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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,138.76, 784,005.26 and 326,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,138.76, 784,005.26 and 326,251.16 is: 450,211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,138.76 : 784,005.26 = 326,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,138.76/784,005.26 = 326,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,138.76x = 784,005.26 × 326,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,138.76x = 255,782,625,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,782,625,521.10/568,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,211.54

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