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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,784.44, 716,255.73 and 325,457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,784.44, 716,255.73 and 325,457.21 is: 449,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,784.44 : 716,255.73 = 325,457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,784.44/716,255.73 = 325,457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,784.44x = 716,255.73 × 325,457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,784.44x = 233,110,591,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,110,591,532.31/518,784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,339.98

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