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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,226.76, 771,833.01 and 329,770.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,226.76, 771,833.01 and 329,770.14 is: 455,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,226.76 : 771,833.01 = 329,770.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,226.76/771,833.01 = 329,770.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,226.76x = 771,833.01 × 329,770.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,226.76x = 254,527,479,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,527,479,764.32/559,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,141.81

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