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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,759.44, 788,511.69 and 356,919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,759.44, 788,511.69 and 356,919.36 is: 492,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,759.44 : 788,511.69 = 356,919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,759.44/788,511.69 = 356,919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,759.44x = 788,511.69 × 356,919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,759.44x = 281,435,087,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,435,087,747.32/571,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,226.39

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