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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,422.84, 745,287.72 and 325,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,422.84, 745,287.72 and 325,189.23 is: 448,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,422.84 : 745,287.72 = 325,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,422.84/745,287.72 = 325,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,422.84x = 745,287.72 × 325,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,422.84x = 242,359,539,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,359,539,795.26/540,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,462.80

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