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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,773.91, 791,363.16 and 369,858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,773.91, 791,363.16 and 369,858.03 is: 510,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,773.91 : 791,363.16 = 369,858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,773.91/791,363.16 = 369,858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,773.91x = 791,363.16 × 369,858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,773.91x = 292,692,019,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,692,019,372.18/573,773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,117.34

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