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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,774.92, 788,533.06 and 356,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,774.92, 788,533.06 and 356,934.92 is: 492,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,774.92 : 788,533.06 = 356,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,774.92/788,533.06 = 356,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,774.92x = 788,533.06 × 356,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,774.92x = 281,454,984,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,454,984,688.46/571,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,247.87

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