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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,258.24, 774,276.48 and 322,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,258.24, 774,276.48 and 322,656 is: 445,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,258.24 : 774,276.48 = 322,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,258.24/774,276.48 = 322,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,258.24x = 774,276.48 × 322,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,258.24x = 249,824,951,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,824,951,930.88/561,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,115.87

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