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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,999.24, 785,331.03 and 339,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,999.24, 785,331.03 and 339,441.63 is: 468,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,999.24 : 785,331.03 = 339,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,999.24/785,331.03 = 339,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,999.24x = 785,331.03 × 339,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,999.24x = 266,574,043,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,574,043,240.69/568,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,496.31

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