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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,778.73, 714,885.75 and 324,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,778.73, 714,885.75 and 324,264.06 is: 447,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,778.73 : 714,885.75 = 324,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,778.73/714,885.75 = 324,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,778.73x = 714,885.75 × 324,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,778.73x = 231,811,755,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,811,755,731.15/517,778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,704.28

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