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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,556.79, 857,160.09 and 395,197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,556.79, 857,160.09 and 395,197.11 is: 592,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,556.79 : 857,160.09 = 395,197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,556.79/857,160.09 = 395,197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,556.79x = 857,160.09 × 395,197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,556.79x = 338,747,190,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,747,190,375.34/571,556.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,674.60

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