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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,867.00, 761,405.30 and 322,258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,867.00, 761,405.30 and 322,258.65 is: 444,616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,867.00 : 761,405.30 = 322,258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,867.00/761,405.30 = 322,258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,867.00x = 761,405.30 × 322,258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,867.00x = 245,369,442,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,369,442,469.55/551,867.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,616.99

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