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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,041.72, 792,783.30 and 402,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,041.72, 792,783.30 and 402,727.72 is: 555,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,041.72 : 792,783.30 = 402,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,041.72/792,783.30 = 402,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,041.72x = 792,783.30 × 402,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,041.72x = 319,275,810,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,275,810,863.08/575,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,221.99

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