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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,782.92, 747,665.92 and 326,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,782.92, 747,665.92 and 326,881.44 is: 451,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,782.92 : 747,665.92 = 326,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,782.92/747,665.92 = 326,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,782.92x = 747,665.92 × 326,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,782.92x = 244,398,112,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,398,112,568.53/541,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,099.70

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