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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,324, 758,003.31 and 319,931.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,324, 758,003.31 and 319,931.46 is: 441,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,324 : 758,003.31 = 319,931.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,324/758,003.31 = 319,931.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,324x = 758,003.31 × 319,931.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,324x = 242,509,105,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,509,105,653.13/549,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,468.25

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