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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,533.06, 759,791.61 and 324,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,533.06, 759,791.61 and 324,251.46 is: 447,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,533.06 : 759,791.61 = 324,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,533.06/759,791.61 = 324,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,533.06x = 759,791.61 × 324,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,533.06x = 246,363,538,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,363,538,838.25/550,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,499.99

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