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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,227.44, 788,113.74 and 329,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,227.44, 788,113.74 and 329,477.60 is: 454,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,227.44 : 788,113.74 = 329,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,227.44/788,113.74 = 329,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,227.44x = 788,113.74 × 329,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,227.44x = 259,665,823,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,665,823,582.22/571,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,575.19

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