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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,282.91, 762,160.77 and 322,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,282.91, 762,160.77 and 322,859.80 is: 445,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,282.91 : 762,160.77 = 322,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,282.91/762,160.77 = 322,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,282.91x = 762,160.77 × 322,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,282.91x = 246,071,073,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,071,073,770.05/552,282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,552.58

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