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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,951.79, 760,319.10 and 309,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,951.79, 760,319.10 and 309,229.52 is: 426,739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,951.79 : 760,319.10 = 309,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,951.79/760,319.10 = 309,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,951.79x = 760,319.10 × 309,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,951.79x = 235,113,106,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,113,106,538.24/550,951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,739.89

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