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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,611, 788,766.32 and 329,971.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,611, 788,766.32 and 329,971.42 is: 455,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,611 : 788,766.32 = 329,971.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,611/788,766.32 = 329,971.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,611x = 788,766.32 × 329,971.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,611x = 260,270,342,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,270,342,658.57/571,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,327.74

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