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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,846.60, 789,133.08 and 330,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,846.60, 789,133.08 and 330,121 is: 455,558.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,846.60 : 789,133.08 = 330,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,846.60/789,133.08 = 330,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,846.60x = 789,133.08 × 330,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,846.60x = 260,509,401,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,509,401,502.68/571,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,558.19

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