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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,852.46, 786,415.82 and 324,873.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,852.46, 786,415.82 and 324,873.45 is: 448,336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,852.46 : 786,415.82 = 324,873.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,852.46/786,415.82 = 324,873.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,852.46x = 786,415.82 × 324,873.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,852.46x = 255,485,620,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,485,620,577.98/569,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,336.44

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