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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,775.92, 788,534.44 and 356,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,775.92, 788,534.44 and 356,935.92 is: 492,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,775.92 : 788,534.44 = 356,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,775.92/788,534.44 = 356,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,775.92x = 788,534.44 × 356,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,775.92x = 281,456,265,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,456,265,793.09/571,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,249.25

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