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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,852.62, 783,635.16 and 326,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,852.62, 783,635.16 and 326,150.86 is: 450,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,852.62 : 783,635.16 = 326,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,852.62/783,635.16 = 326,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,852.62x = 783,635.16 × 326,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,852.62x = 255,583,281,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,583,281,360.24/567,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,087.35

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