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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,399.78, 762,286.50 and 307,396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,399.78, 762,286.50 and 307,396.65 is: 424,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,399.78 : 762,286.50 = 307,396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,399.78/762,286.50 = 307,396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,399.78x = 762,286.50 × 307,396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,399.78x = 234,324,316,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,324,316,440.23/552,399.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,193.36

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