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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,136, 768,876.84 and 327,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,136, 768,876.84 and 327,705.12 is: 452,250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,136 : 768,876.84 = 327,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,136/768,876.84 = 327,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,136x = 768,876.84 × 327,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,136x = 251,964,877,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,964,877,117.42/557,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,250.22

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