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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,186.68, 750,862.38 and 329,284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,186.68, 750,862.38 and 329,284.92 is: 454,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,186.68 : 750,862.38 = 329,284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,186.68/750,862.38 = 329,284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,186.68x = 750,862.38 × 329,284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,186.68x = 247,247,658,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,247,658,729.31/544,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,343.46

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