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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,974.28, 760,302.79 and 309,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,974.28, 760,302.79 and 309,210.14 is: 426,686.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,974.28 : 760,302.79 = 309,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,974.28/760,302.79 = 309,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,974.28x = 760,302.79 × 309,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,974.28x = 235,093,332,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,093,332,138.29/550,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,686.58

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