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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,663.08, 793,056 and 356,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,663.08, 793,056 and 356,991.72 is: 492,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,663.08 : 793,056 = 356,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,663.08/793,056 = 356,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,663.08x = 793,056 × 356,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,663.08x = 283,114,425,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,114,425,496.32/574,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,661.59

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