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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,021.21, 761,656.26 and 322,448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,021.21, 761,656.26 and 322,448.18 is: 444,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,021.21 : 761,656.26 = 322,448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,021.21/761,656.26 = 322,448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,021.21x = 761,656.26 × 322,448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,021.21x = 245,594,672,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,594,672,223.51/552,021.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,900.79

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