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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,008.58, 760,468.57 and 306,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,008.58, 760,468.57 and 306,048.38 is: 422,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,008.58 : 760,468.57 = 306,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,008.58/760,468.57 = 306,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,008.58x = 760,468.57 × 306,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,008.58x = 232,740,169,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,740,169,321.95/551,008.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,389.38

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