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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,311.52, 787,066.56 and 328,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,311.52, 787,066.56 and 328,589.76 is: 453,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,311.52 : 787,066.56 = 328,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,311.52/787,066.56 = 328,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,311.52x = 787,066.56 × 328,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,311.52x = 258,622,012,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,622,012,054.43/570,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,474.99

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