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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,471.64, 746,996.24 and 326,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,471.64, 746,996.24 and 326,492.27 is: 450,417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,471.64 : 746,996.24 = 326,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,471.64/746,996.24 = 326,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,471.64x = 746,996.24 × 326,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,471.64x = 243,888,495,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,888,495,512.86/541,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,417.86

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