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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,542.32, 707,121 and 321,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,542.32, 707,121 and 321,486 is: 443,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,542.32 : 707,121 = 321,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,542.32/707,121 = 321,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,542.32x = 707,121 × 321,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,542.32x = 227,329,501,806
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,329,501,806/512,542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,533.13

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