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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,898.78, 783,669.52 and 326,181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,898.78, 783,669.52 and 326,181.42 is: 450,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,898.78 : 783,669.52 = 326,181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,898.78/783,669.52 = 326,181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,898.78x = 783,669.52 × 326,181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,898.78x = 255,618,431,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,618,431,295.06/567,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,112.67

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