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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,917.59, 787,950.20 and 329,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,917.59, 787,950.20 and 329,152.92 is: 454,279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,917.59 : 787,950.20 = 329,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,917.59/787,950.20 = 329,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,917.59x = 787,950.20 × 329,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,917.59x = 259,356,109,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,356,109,144.58/570,917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,279.42

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