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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,332, 784,208.88 and 326,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,332, 784,208.88 and 326,567.88 is: 450,612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,332 : 784,208.88 = 326,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,332/784,208.88 = 326,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,332x = 784,208.88 × 326,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,332x = 256,097,431,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,097,431,418.77/568,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,612.37

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