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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,854.86, 786,419.14 and 324,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,854.86, 786,419.14 and 324,875.86 is: 448,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,854.86 : 786,419.14 = 324,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,854.86/786,419.14 = 324,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,854.86x = 786,419.14 × 324,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,854.86x = 255,488,594,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,488,594,427.96/569,854.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,339.77

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