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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,033.80, 855,629.10 and 360,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,033.80, 855,629.10 and 360,294.60 is: 539,860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,033.80 : 855,629.10 = 360,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,033.80/855,629.10 = 360,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,033.80x = 855,629.10 × 360,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,033.80x = 308,278,544,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,278,544,332.86/571,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,860.42

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