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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,737.73, 761,373.77 and 322,316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,737.73, 761,373.77 and 322,316.27 is: 444,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,737.73 : 761,373.77 = 322,316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,737.73/761,373.77 = 322,316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,737.73x = 761,373.77 × 322,316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,737.73x = 245,403,152,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,403,152,010.66/551,737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,782.26

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