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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,186.92, 785,508.18 and 327,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,186.92, 785,508.18 and 327,506.20 is: 451,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,186.92 : 785,508.18 = 327,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,186.92/785,508.18 = 327,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,186.92x = 785,508.18 × 327,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,186.92x = 257,258,799,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,258,799,100.72/569,186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,975.95

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