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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,975.80, 855,542.10 and 360,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,975.80, 855,542.10 and 360,236.60 is: 539,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,975.80 : 855,542.10 = 360,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,975.80/855,542.10 = 360,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,975.80x = 855,542.10 × 360,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,975.80x = 308,197,577,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,197,577,260.86/570,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,773.45

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