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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,526.68, 795,554.46 and 321,831

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,526.68, 795,554.46 and 321,831 is: 444,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,526.68 : 795,554.46 = 321,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,526.68/795,554.46 = 321,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,526.68x = 795,554.46 × 321,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,526.68x = 256,034,087,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,034,087,416.26/576,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,097.55

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