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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,840.60, 789,124.80 and 330,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,840.60, 789,124.80 and 330,115 is: 455,549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,840.60 : 789,124.80 = 330,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,840.60/789,124.80 = 330,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,840.60x = 789,124.80 × 330,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,840.60x = 260,501,933,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,501,933,352.00/571,840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,549.91

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