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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,675.78, 786,249.24 and 328,098.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,675.78, 786,249.24 and 328,098.21 is: 452,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,675.78 : 786,249.24 = 328,098.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,675.78/786,249.24 = 328,098.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,675.78x = 786,249.24 × 328,098.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,675.78x = 257,966,968,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,966,968,257.86/569,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,831.21

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