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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,973.06, 788,672.48 and 364,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,973.06, 788,672.48 and 364,962.98 is: 503,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,973.06 : 788,672.48 = 364,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,973.06/788,672.48 = 364,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,973.06x = 788,672.48 × 364,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,973.06x = 287,836,258,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,836,258,544.79/571,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,233.94

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