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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,414.84, 766,190.34 and 325,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,414.84, 766,190.34 and 325,821.96 is: 449,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,414.84 : 766,190.34 = 325,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,414.84/766,190.34 = 325,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,414.84x = 766,190.34 × 325,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,414.84x = 249,641,638,311.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,641,638,311.87/555,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,468.79

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