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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,908.35, 760,255.10 and 305,893.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,908.35, 760,255.10 and 305,893.64 is: 422,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,908.35 : 760,255.10 = 305,893.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,908.35/760,255.10 = 305,893.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,908.35x = 760,255.10 × 305,893.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,908.35x = 232,557,196,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,557,196,066.29/550,908.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,134.10

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