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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,895.22, 789,252.78 and 330,187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,895.22, 789,252.78 and 330,187.98 is: 455,680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,895.22 : 789,252.78 = 330,187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,895.22/789,252.78 = 330,187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,895.22x = 789,252.78 × 330,187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,895.22x = 260,601,781,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,601,781,137.58/571,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,680.99

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