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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,592.16, 750,036.12 and 328,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,592.16, 750,036.12 and 328,727.68 is: 453,570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,592.16 : 750,036.12 = 328,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,592.16/750,036.12 = 328,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,592.16x = 750,036.12 × 328,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,592.16x = 246,557,633,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,557,633,643.80/543,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,570.99

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