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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,546.38, 855,499.41 and 390,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,546.38, 855,499.41 and 390,834.92 is: 586,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,546.38 : 855,499.41 = 390,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,546.38/855,499.41 = 390,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,546.38x = 855,499.41 × 390,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,546.38x = 334,359,039,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,359,039,189.90/570,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,033.06

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