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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,344.76, 787,160.16 and 328,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,344.76, 787,160.16 and 328,581.36 is: 453,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,344.76 : 787,160.16 = 328,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,344.76/787,160.16 = 328,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,344.76x = 787,160.16 × 328,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,344.76x = 258,646,155,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,646,155,910.62/570,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,490.90

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