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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,359.74, 568,285.86 and 321,571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,359.74, 568,285.86 and 321,571.91 is: 443,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,359.74 : 568,285.86 = 321,571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,359.74/568,285.86 = 321,571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,359.74x = 568,285.86 × 321,571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,359.74x = 182,744,769,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,744,769,426.19/412,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,168.31

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