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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,718.54, 787,599.84 and 328,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,718.54, 787,599.84 and 328,996.72 is: 454,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,718.54 : 787,599.84 = 328,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,718.54/787,599.84 = 328,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,718.54x = 787,599.84 × 328,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,718.54x = 259,117,764,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,117,764,032.53/570,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,020.23

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