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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,773.92, 788,531.68 and 356,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,773.92, 788,531.68 and 356,933.92 is: 492,246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,773.92 : 788,531.68 = 356,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,773.92/788,531.68 = 356,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,773.92x = 788,531.68 × 356,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,773.92x = 281,453,703,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,453,703,586.59/571,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,246.49

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