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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,557.79, 857,161.59 and 395,198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,557.79, 857,161.59 and 395,198.11 is: 592,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,557.79 : 857,161.59 = 395,198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,557.79/857,161.59 = 395,198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,557.79x = 857,161.59 × 395,198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,557.79x = 338,748,640,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,748,640,332.60/571,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,676.10

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