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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,617.57, 766,736.49 and 326,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,617.57, 766,736.49 and 326,171.19 is: 450,107.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,617.57 : 766,736.49 = 326,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,617.57/766,736.49 = 326,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,617.57x = 766,736.49 × 326,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,617.57x = 250,087,357,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,087,357,458.13/555,617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,107.00

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