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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,582.59, 747,148.68 and 326,603.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,582.59, 747,148.68 and 326,603.19 is: 450,570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,582.59 : 747,148.68 = 326,603.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,582.59/747,148.68 = 326,603.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,582.59x = 747,148.68 × 326,603.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,582.59x = 244,021,142,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,021,142,292.29/541,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,570.51

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