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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,131.56, 786,865 and 328,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,131.56, 786,865 and 328,367.08 is: 453,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,131.56 : 786,865 = 328,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,131.56/786,865 = 328,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,131.56x = 786,865 × 328,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,131.56x = 258,380,562,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,380,562,404.20/570,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,194.63

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