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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,154.06, 747,927.27 and 327,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,154.06, 747,927.27 and 327,225.42 is: 451,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,154.06 : 747,927.27 = 327,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,154.06/747,927.27 = 327,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,154.06x = 747,927.27 × 327,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,154.06x = 244,740,815,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,740,815,055.20/542,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,423.01

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