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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,909.99, 760,293.44 and 305,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,909.99, 760,293.44 and 305,907.40 is: 422,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,909.99 : 760,293.44 = 305,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,909.99/760,293.44 = 305,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,909.99x = 760,293.44 × 305,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,909.99x = 232,579,389,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,579,389,467.46/550,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,173.12

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