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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,950.16, 760,316.86 and 309,227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,950.16, 760,316.86 and 309,227.89 is: 426,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,950.16 : 760,316.86 = 309,227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,950.16/760,316.86 = 309,227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,950.16x = 760,316.86 × 309,227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,950.16x = 235,111,178,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,111,178,349.23/550,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,737.65

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