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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,337.11, 771,848.83 and 329,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,337.11, 771,848.83 and 329,841.75 is: 455,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,337.11 : 771,848.83 = 329,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,337.11/771,848.83 = 329,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,337.11x = 771,848.83 × 329,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,337.11x = 254,587,972,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,587,972,129.39/559,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,160.17

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