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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,846.16, 783,626.14 and 326,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,846.16, 783,626.14 and 326,144.36 is: 450,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,846.16 : 783,626.14 = 326,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,846.16/783,626.14 = 326,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,846.16x = 783,626.14 × 326,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,846.16x = 255,575,245,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,575,245,909.57/567,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,078.32

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