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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,976.63, 793,434.74 and 329,909.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,976.63, 793,434.74 and 329,909.51 is: 455,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,976.63 : 793,434.74 = 329,909.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,976.63/793,434.74 = 329,909.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,976.63x = 793,434.74 × 329,909.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,976.63x = 261,761,660,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,761,660,673.66/574,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,256.18

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