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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,298.68, 788,643.32 and 399,889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,298.68, 788,643.32 and 399,889.83 is: 552,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,298.68 : 788,643.32 = 399,889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,298.68/788,643.32 = 399,889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,298.68x = 788,643.32 × 399,889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,298.68x = 315,370,443,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,370,443,165.44/571,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,023.76

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