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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,186.59, 786,945.83 and 325,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,186.59, 786,945.83 and 325,171.87 is: 448,787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,186.59 : 786,945.83 = 325,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,186.59/786,945.83 = 325,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,186.59x = 786,945.83 × 325,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,186.59x = 255,892,645,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,892,645,365.67/570,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,787.55

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