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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,711.16, 789,303.52 and 357,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,711.16, 789,303.52 and 357,141.86 is: 493,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,711.16 : 789,303.52 = 357,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,711.16/789,303.52 = 357,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,711.16x = 789,303.52 × 357,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,711.16x = 281,893,327,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,893,327,237.35/571,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,069.49

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