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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,281.95, 785,607.74 and 324,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,281.95, 785,607.74 and 324,266.67 is: 447,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,281.95 : 785,607.74 = 324,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,281.95/785,607.74 = 324,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,281.95x = 785,607.74 × 324,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,281.95x = 254,746,406,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,746,406,929.38/569,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,487.24

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