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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,176.30, 788,581.68 and 367,581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,176.30, 788,581.68 and 367,581.04 is: 507,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,176.30 : 788,581.68 = 367,581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,176.30/788,581.68 = 367,581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,176.30x = 788,581.68 × 367,581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,176.30x = 289,867,675,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,867,675,734.29/571,176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,492.48

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