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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,175.30, 804,596.55 and 327,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,175.30, 804,596.55 and 327,223.30 is: 490,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,175.30 : 804,596.55 = 327,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,175.30/804,596.55 = 327,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,175.30x = 804,596.55 × 327,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,175.30x = 263,282,738,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,282,738,259.62/537,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,124.43

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