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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,614.83, 788,771.62 and 329,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,614.83, 788,771.62 and 329,975.24 is: 455,333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,614.83 : 788,771.62 = 329,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,614.83/788,771.62 = 329,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,614.83x = 788,771.62 × 329,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,614.83x = 260,275,105,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,275,105,761.68/571,614.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,333.02

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