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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,457.86, 762,399.72 and 326,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,457.86, 762,399.72 and 326,103.36 is: 450,027.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,457.86 : 762,399.72 = 326,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,457.86/762,399.72 = 326,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,457.86x = 762,399.72 × 326,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,457.86x = 248,621,110,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,621,110,355.06/552,457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,027.28

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