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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,563.79, 857,170.59 and 395,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,563.79, 857,170.59 and 395,204.11 is: 592,685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,563.79 : 857,170.59 = 395,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,563.79/857,170.59 = 395,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,563.79x = 857,170.59 × 395,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,563.79x = 338,757,340,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,757,340,139.13/571,563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,685.10

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