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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,196.51, 784,245.38 and 326,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,196.51, 784,245.38 and 326,619.23 is: 450,811.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,196.51 : 784,245.38 = 326,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,196.51/784,245.38 = 326,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,196.51x = 784,245.38 × 326,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,196.51x = 256,149,616,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,149,616,592.33/568,196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,811.67

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