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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,481.18, 761,062.50 and 306,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,481.18, 761,062.50 and 306,476.26 is: 422,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,481.18 : 761,062.50 = 306,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,481.18/761,062.50 = 306,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,481.18x = 761,062.50 × 306,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,481.18x = 233,247,588,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,247,588,626.25/551,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,947.50

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