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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,037.07, 759,094.89 and 323,726.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,037.07, 759,094.89 and 323,726.31 is: 446,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,037.07 : 759,094.89 = 323,726.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,037.07/759,094.89 = 323,726.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,037.07x = 759,094.89 × 323,726.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,037.07x = 245,738,987,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,738,987,679.56/550,037.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,768.05

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