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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,274.91, 788,046.38 and 364,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,274.91, 788,046.38 and 364,158.72 is: 502,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,274.91 : 788,046.38 = 364,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,274.91/788,046.38 = 364,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,274.91x = 788,046.38 × 364,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,274.91x = 286,973,963,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,973,963,541.41/571,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,339.52

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