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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,575.09, 747,138.33 and 326,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,575.09, 747,138.33 and 326,595.69 is: 450,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,575.09 : 747,138.33 = 326,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,575.09/747,138.33 = 326,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,575.09x = 747,138.33 × 326,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,575.09x = 244,012,158,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,012,158,411.80/541,575.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,560.16

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