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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,711.79, 787,590.44 and 328,989.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,711.79, 787,590.44 and 328,989.97 is: 454,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,711.79 : 787,590.44 = 328,989.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,711.79/787,590.44 = 328,989.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,711.79x = 787,590.44 × 328,989.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,711.79x = 259,109,355,227.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,109,355,227.89/570,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,010.87

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