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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,954.70, 788,969.55 and 356,721.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,954.70, 788,969.55 and 356,721.10 is: 492,070.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,954.70 : 788,969.55 = 356,721.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,954.70/788,969.55 = 356,721.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,954.70x = 788,969.55 × 356,721.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,954.70x = 281,442,085,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,442,085,742.51/571,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,070.59

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