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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,844.16, 783,623.39 and 326,142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,844.16, 783,623.39 and 326,142.36 is: 450,075.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,844.16 : 783,623.39 = 326,142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,844.16/783,623.39 = 326,142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,844.16x = 783,623.39 × 326,142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,844.16x = 255,572,780,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,572,780,135.09/567,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,075.57

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