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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,751.84, 788,758.80 and 356,944.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,751.84, 788,758.80 and 356,944.88 is: 492,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,751.84 : 788,758.80 = 356,944.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,751.84/788,758.80 = 356,944.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,751.84x = 788,758.80 × 356,944.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,751.84x = 281,543,415,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,543,415,214.94/571,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,422.40

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