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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,158.28, 792,479.10 and 444,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,158.28, 792,479.10 and 444,841 is: 613,989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,158.28 : 792,479.10 = 444,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,158.28/792,479.10 = 444,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,158.28x = 792,479.10 × 444,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,158.28x = 352,527,195,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,527,195,323.10/574,158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,989.57

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