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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,853.23, 568,064.41 and 377,971.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,853.23, 568,064.41 and 377,971.16 is: 521,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,853.23 : 568,064.41 = 377,971.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,853.23/568,064.41 = 377,971.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,853.23x = 568,064.41 × 377,971.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,853.23x = 214,711,960,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,711,960,217.17/411,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,331.25

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