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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,762.87, 787,650.80 and 329,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,762.87, 787,650.80 and 329,044.29 is: 454,079.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,762.87 : 787,650.80 = 329,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,762.87/787,650.80 = 329,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,762.87x = 787,650.80 × 329,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,762.87x = 259,171,996,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171,996,608.71/570,762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,079.99

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