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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,902.80, 786,397.34 and 328,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,902.80, 786,397.34 and 328,263.96 is: 452,964.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,902.80 : 786,397.34 = 328,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,902.80/786,397.34 = 328,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,902.80x = 786,397.34 × 328,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,902.80x = 258,145,904,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,145,904,961.87/569,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,964.79

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