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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,565.48, 855,666.50 and 381,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,565.48, 855,666.50 and 381,554.60 is: 571,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,565.48 : 855,666.50 = 381,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,565.48/855,666.50 = 381,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,565.48x = 855,666.50 × 381,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,565.48x = 326,483,482,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,483,482,954.80/571,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,209.24

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