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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,138.58, 785,558.79 and 327,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,138.58, 785,558.79 and 327,445.92 is: 451,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,138.58 : 785,558.79 = 327,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,138.58/785,558.79 = 327,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,138.58x = 785,558.79 × 327,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,138.58x = 257,228,020,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,228,020,705.64/569,138.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,960.26

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