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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,476.14, 744,775.38 and 324,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,476.14, 744,775.38 and 324,669 is: 448,222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,476.14 : 744,775.38 = 324,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,476.14/744,775.38 = 324,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,476.14x = 744,775.38 × 324,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,476.14x = 241,805,477,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,805,477,849.22/539,476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,222.75

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