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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,285.64, 787,169.55 and 328,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,285.64, 787,169.55 and 328,729.66 is: 453,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,285.64 : 787,169.55 = 328,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,285.64/787,169.55 = 328,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,285.64x = 787,169.55 × 328,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,285.64x = 258,765,978,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,765,978,533.85/570,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,748.02

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