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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,281.91, 762,159.39 and 322,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,281.91, 762,159.39 and 322,858.80 is: 445,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,281.91 : 762,159.39 = 322,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,281.91/762,159.39 = 322,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,281.91x = 762,159.39 × 322,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,281.91x = 246,069,866,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,069,866,064.13/552,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,551.20

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