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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,066.65, 787,777.19 and 387,243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,066.65, 787,777.19 and 387,243.06 is: 534,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,066.65 : 787,777.19 = 387,243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,066.65/787,777.19 = 387,243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,066.65x = 787,777.19 × 387,243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,066.65x = 305,061,247,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,061,247,717.59/571,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,195.52

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