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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,976.76, 760,289.52 and 309,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,976.76, 760,289.52 and 309,285.96 is: 426,781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,976.76 : 760,289.52 = 309,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,976.76/760,289.52 = 309,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,976.76x = 760,289.52 × 309,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,976.76x = 235,146,874,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,146,874,071.14/550,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,781.84

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