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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,921.39, 760,271.50 and 309,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,921.39, 760,271.50 and 309,203.96 is: 426,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,921.39 : 760,271.50 = 309,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,921.39/760,271.50 = 309,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,921.39x = 760,271.50 × 309,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,921.39x = 235,078,959,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,078,959,602.81/550,921.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,701.46

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