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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,658.41, 786,908.63 and 494,098.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,658.41, 786,908.63 and 494,098.73 is: 680,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,658.41 : 786,908.63 = 494,098.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,658.41/786,908.63 = 494,098.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,658.41x = 786,908.63 × 494,098.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,658.41x = 388,810,554,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,810,554,960.65/571,658.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,144.91

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