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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,788.33, 856,599.92 and 381,675.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,788.33, 856,599.92 and 381,675.45 is: 571,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,788.33 : 856,599.92 = 381,675.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,788.33/856,599.92 = 381,675.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,788.33x = 856,599.92 × 381,675.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,788.33x = 326,943,158,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,943,158,027.59/571,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,790.54

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