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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,187.92, 785,509.56 and 327,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,187.92, 785,509.56 and 327,507.20 is: 451,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,187.92 : 785,509.56 = 327,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,187.92/785,509.56 = 327,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,187.92x = 785,509.56 × 327,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,187.92x = 257,260,036,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,260,036,568.83/569,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,977.33

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