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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,918.96, 855,795.24 and 371,639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,918.96, 855,795.24 and 371,639.52 is: 557,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,918.96 : 855,795.24 = 371,639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,918.96/855,795.24 = 371,639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,918.96x = 855,795.24 × 371,639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,918.96x = 318,047,332,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,047,332,211.89/570,918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,079.65

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