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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,906.37, 787,934.72 and 329,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,906.37, 787,934.72 and 329,141.72 is: 454,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,906.37 : 787,934.72 = 329,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,906.37/787,934.72 = 329,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,906.37x = 787,934.72 × 329,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,906.37x = 259,342,188,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,342,188,988.52/570,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,263.96

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