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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,357.56, 784,306.80 and 326,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,357.56, 784,306.80 and 326,469.96 is: 450,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,357.56 : 784,306.80 = 326,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,357.56/784,306.80 = 326,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,357.56x = 784,306.80 × 326,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,357.56x = 256,052,609,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,052,609,623.73/568,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,513.25

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