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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,010.14, 761,778.21 and 306,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,010.14, 761,778.21 and 306,998.34 is: 423,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,010.14 : 761,778.21 = 306,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,010.14/761,778.21 = 306,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,010.14x = 761,778.21 × 306,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,010.14x = 233,864,645,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,864,645,918.17/552,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,660.05

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