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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,256.10, 1,116,038.55 and 323,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,256.10, 1,116,038.55 and 323,315.30 is: 484,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,256.10 : 1,116,038.55 = 323,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,256.10/1,116,038.55 = 323,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,256.10x = 1,116,038.55 × 323,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,256.10x = 360,832,338,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,832,338,604.82/744,256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,822.82

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