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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,050.76, 783,664.23 and 326,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,050.76, 783,664.23 and 326,277.91 is: 450,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,050.76 : 783,664.23 = 326,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,050.76/783,664.23 = 326,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,050.76x = 783,664.23 × 326,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,050.76x = 255,692,327,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,692,327,106.16/568,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,122.32

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