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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,933.91, 787,972.68 and 329,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,933.91, 787,972.68 and 329,169.16 is: 454,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,933.91 : 787,972.68 = 329,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,933.91/787,972.68 = 329,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,933.91x = 787,972.68 × 329,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,933.91x = 259,376,303,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,376,303,208.62/570,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,301.80

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