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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,614.22, 788,892.65 and 329,961.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,614.22, 788,892.65 and 329,961.66 is: 455,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,614.22 : 788,892.65 = 329,961.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,614.22/788,892.65 = 329,961.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,614.22x = 788,892.65 × 329,961.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,614.22x = 260,304,328,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,304,328,355.80/571,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,384.63

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