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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,850.46, 786,413.06 and 324,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,850.46, 786,413.06 and 324,871.45 is: 448,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,850.46 : 786,413.06 = 324,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,850.46/786,413.06 = 324,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,850.46x = 786,413.06 × 324,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,850.46x = 255,483,151,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,483,151,101.14/569,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,333.68

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