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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,853.96, 786,417.89 and 324,874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,853.96, 786,417.89 and 324,874.95 is: 448,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,853.96 : 786,417.89 = 324,874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,853.96/786,417.89 = 324,874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,853.96x = 786,417.89 × 324,874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,853.96x = 255,487,472,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,487,472,692.86/569,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,338.51

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