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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,998.76, 782,404.44 and 325,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,998.76, 782,404.44 and 325,301.24 is: 448,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,998.76 : 782,404.44 = 325,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,998.76/782,404.44 = 325,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,998.76x = 782,404.44 × 325,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,998.76x = 254,517,134,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,517,134,513.51/566,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,884.82

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