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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,189.92, 785,512.32 and 327,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,189.92, 785,512.32 and 327,509.20 is: 451,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,189.92 : 785,512.32 = 327,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,189.92/785,512.32 = 327,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,189.92x = 785,512.32 × 327,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,189.92x = 257,262,511,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,262,511,513.34/569,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,980.09

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