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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,992.08, 785,361 and 327,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,992.08, 785,361 and 327,301.04 is: 451,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,992.08 : 785,361 = 327,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,992.08/785,361 = 327,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,992.08x = 785,361 × 327,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,992.08x = 257,049,472,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,049,472,075.44/568,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,762.83

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