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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,867.26, 786,459.51 and 324,857.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,867.26, 786,459.51 and 324,857.86 is: 448,328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,867.26 : 786,459.51 = 324,857.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,867.26/786,459.51 = 324,857.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,867.26x = 786,459.51 × 324,857.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,867.26x = 255,487,553,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,487,553,395.25/569,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,328.18

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