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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,297.68, 788,641.94 and 399,888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,297.68, 788,641.94 and 399,888.83 is: 552,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,297.68 : 788,641.94 = 399,888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,297.68/788,641.94 = 399,888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,297.68x = 788,641.94 × 399,888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,297.68x = 315,369,102,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,369,102,675.53/571,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,022.38

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