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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,015.23, 745,190.14 and 322,469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,015.23, 745,190.14 and 322,469.39 is: 444,989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,015.23 : 745,190.14 = 322,469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,015.23/745,190.14 = 322,469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,015.23x = 745,190.14 × 322,469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,015.23x = 240,301,006,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,301,006,153.86/540,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,989.31

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