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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,362.48, 777,364.14 and 321,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,362.48, 777,364.14 and 321,629.68 is: 443,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,362.48 : 777,364.14 = 321,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,362.48/777,364.14 = 321,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,362.48x = 777,364.14 × 321,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,362.48x = 250,023,379,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,023,379,591.68/563,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,805.52

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