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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,250.18, 788,294.88 and 329,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,250.18, 788,294.88 and 329,518.32 is: 454,717.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,250.18 : 788,294.88 = 329,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,250.18/788,294.88 = 329,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,250.18x = 788,294.88 × 329,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,250.18x = 259,757,604,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,757,604,522.20/571,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,717.76

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