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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,251.18, 788,296.26 and 329,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,251.18, 788,296.26 and 329,519.32 is: 454,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,251.18 : 788,296.26 = 329,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,251.18/788,296.26 = 329,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,251.18x = 788,296.26 × 329,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,251.18x = 259,758,847,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,758,847,553.74/571,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,719.14

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