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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,637.68, 791,786.87 and 382,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,637.68, 791,786.87 and 382,650.61 is: 528,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,637.68 : 791,786.87 = 382,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,637.68/791,786.87 = 382,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,637.68x = 791,786.87 × 382,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,637.68x = 302,977,728,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,977,728,795.49/573,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,169.16

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