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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,330.04, 765,172.08 and 327,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,330.04, 765,172.08 and 327,975 is: 452,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,330.04 : 765,172.08 = 327,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,330.04/765,172.08 = 327,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,330.04x = 765,172.08 × 327,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,330.04x = 250,957,312,938
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,957,312,938/554,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,721.84

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