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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,739.72, 790,466.96 and 412,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,739.72, 790,466.96 and 412,126.44 is: 568,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,739.72 : 790,466.96 = 412,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,739.72/790,466.96 = 412,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,739.72x = 790,466.96 × 412,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,739.72x = 325,772,334,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,772,334,162.42/572,739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,796.48

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