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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,974.96, 789,362.88 and 330,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,974.96, 789,362.88 and 330,267.72 is: 455,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,974.96 : 789,362.88 = 330,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,974.96/789,362.88 = 330,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,974.96x = 789,362.88 × 330,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,974.96x = 260,701,078,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,701,078,630.23/571,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,791.07

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