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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,184.91, 784,139.43 and 326,551.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,184.91, 784,139.43 and 326,551.78 is: 450,666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,184.91 : 784,139.43 = 326,551.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,184.91/784,139.43 = 326,551.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,184.91x = 784,139.43 × 326,551.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,184.91x = 256,062,126,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,062,126,634.69/568,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,666.89

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