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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,961.70, 788,979.20 and 356,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,961.70, 788,979.20 and 356,728.10 is: 492,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,961.70 : 788,979.20 = 356,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,961.70/788,979.20 = 356,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,961.70x = 788,979.20 × 356,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,961.70x = 281,451,045,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,451,045,226.98/571,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,080.23

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