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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,929.70, 786,479.74 and 328,221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,929.70, 786,479.74 and 328,221.38 is: 452,932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,929.70 : 786,479.74 = 328,221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,929.70/786,479.74 = 328,221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,929.70x = 786,479.74 × 328,221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,929.70x = 258,139,460,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,139,460,851.89/569,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,932.11

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