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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,906.16, 760,265.64 and 309,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,906.16, 760,265.64 and 309,203.76 is: 426,709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,906.16 : 760,265.64 = 309,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,906.16/760,265.64 = 309,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,906.16x = 760,265.64 × 309,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,906.16x = 235,076,994,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,076,994,486.81/550,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,709.69

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