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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,096.25, 783,997.85 and 326,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,096.25, 783,997.85 and 326,454.62 is: 450,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,096.25 : 783,997.85 = 326,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,096.25/783,997.85 = 326,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,096.25x = 783,997.85 × 326,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,096.25x = 255,939,720,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,939,720,202.57/568,096.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,521.76

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