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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,547.17, 783,214.84 and 325,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,547.17, 783,214.84 and 325,845.33 is: 449,666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,547.17 : 783,214.84 = 325,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,547.17/783,214.84 = 325,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,547.17x = 783,214.84 × 325,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,547.17x = 255,206,898,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,206,898,000.70/567,547.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,666.41

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