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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,614.91, 788,771.73 and 329,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,614.91, 788,771.73 and 329,975.34 is: 455,333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,614.91 : 788,771.73 = 329,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,614.91/788,771.73 = 329,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,614.91x = 788,771.73 × 329,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,614.91x = 260,275,221,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,275,221,026.55/571,614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,333.16

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