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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,999.42, 789,728.97 and 354,438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,999.42, 789,728.97 and 354,438.96 is: 489,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,999.42 : 789,728.97 = 354,438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,999.42/789,728.97 = 354,438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,999.42x = 789,728.97 × 354,438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,999.42x = 279,910,713,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,910,713,036.48/571,999.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,354.89

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