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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,954.96, 789,335.24 and 330,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,954.96, 789,335.24 and 330,247.72 is: 455,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,954.96 : 789,335.24 = 330,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,954.96/789,335.24 = 330,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,954.96x = 789,335.24 × 330,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,954.96x = 260,676,163,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,676,163,325.65/571,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,763.45

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