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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,920.21, 760,346.56 and 305,960.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,920.21, 760,346.56 and 305,960.01 is: 422,267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,920.21 : 760,346.56 = 305,960.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,920.21/760,346.56 = 305,960.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,920.21x = 760,346.56 × 305,960.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,920.21x = 232,635,641,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,635,641,101.07/550,920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,267.39

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