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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,724.46, 788,333.58 and 364,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,724.46, 788,333.58 and 364,716.72 is: 502,896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,724.46 : 788,333.58 = 364,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,724.46/788,333.58 = 364,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,724.46x = 788,333.58 × 364,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,724.46x = 287,518,437,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,518,437,563.46/571,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,896.86

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