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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,158.78, 792,479.79 and 444,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,158.78, 792,479.79 and 444,841.50 is: 613,990.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,158.78 : 792,479.79 = 444,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,158.78/792,479.79 = 444,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,158.78x = 792,479.79 × 444,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,158.78x = 352,527,898,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,527,898,503.29/574,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,990.26

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