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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,786.93, 774,744.84 and 357,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,786.93, 774,744.84 and 357,625.01 is: 493,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,786.93 : 774,744.84 = 357,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,786.93/774,744.84 = 357,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,786.93x = 774,744.84 × 357,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,786.93x = 277,068,127,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,068,127,278.72/561,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,190.77

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