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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,366.92, 791,131.38 and 347,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,366.92, 791,131.38 and 347,027.72 is: 478,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,366.92 : 791,131.38 = 347,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,366.92/791,131.38 = 347,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,366.92x = 791,131.38 × 347,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,366.92x = 274,544,519,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,544,519,021.85/573,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,828.67

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