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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,795.47, 856,610.60 and 381,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,795.47, 856,610.60 and 381,682.58 is: 571,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,795.47 : 856,610.60 = 381,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,795.47/856,610.60 = 381,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,795.47x = 856,610.60 × 381,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,795.47x = 326,953,337,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,953,337,671.88/571,795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,801.20

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