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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,620.57, 766,740.63 and 326,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,620.57, 766,740.63 and 326,174.19 is: 450,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,620.57 : 766,740.63 = 326,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,620.57/766,740.63 = 326,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,620.57x = 766,740.63 × 326,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,620.57x = 250,091,003,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,091,003,930.34/555,620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,111.13

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