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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,031.71, 790,788.45 and 358,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,031.71, 790,788.45 and 358,296.26 is: 494,451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,031.71 : 790,788.45 = 358,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,031.71/790,788.45 = 358,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,031.71x = 790,788.45 × 358,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,031.71x = 283,336,538,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,336,538,340.77/573,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,451.76

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