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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,778.62, 755,865.03 and 321,341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,778.62, 755,865.03 and 321,341.50 is: 443,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,778.62 : 755,865.03 = 321,341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,778.62/755,865.03 = 321,341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,778.62x = 755,865.03 × 321,341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,778.62x = 242,890,802,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,890,802,537.75/547,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,410.52

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