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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,182.91, 784,136.67 and 326,549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,182.91, 784,136.67 and 326,549.78 is: 450,664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,182.91 : 784,136.67 = 326,549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,182.91/784,136.67 = 326,549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,182.91x = 784,136.67 × 326,549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,182.91x = 256,059,657,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,059,657,078.43/568,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,664.13

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