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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,788.83, 856,600.67 and 381,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,788.83, 856,600.67 and 381,675.95 is: 571,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,788.83 : 856,600.67 = 381,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,788.83/856,600.67 = 381,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,788.83x = 856,600.67 × 381,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,788.83x = 326,943,872,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,943,872,584.51/571,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,791.29

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