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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,986.08, 760,308.27 and 309,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,986.08, 760,308.27 and 309,213.23 is: 426,684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,986.08 : 760,308.27 = 309,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,986.08/760,308.27 = 309,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,986.08x = 760,308.27 × 309,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,986.08x = 235,097,375,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,097,375,962.41/550,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,684.78

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