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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,903.63, 760,248.48 and 305,888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,903.63, 760,248.48 and 305,888.84 is: 422,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,903.63 : 760,248.48 = 305,888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,903.63/760,248.48 = 305,888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,903.63x = 760,248.48 × 305,888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,903.63x = 232,551,528,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,551,528,411.51/550,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,127.42

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