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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,502, 794,295.36 and 360,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,502, 794,295.36 and 360,826.08 is: 498,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,502 : 794,295.36 = 360,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,502/794,295.36 = 360,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,502x = 794,295.36 × 360,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,502x = 286,602,481,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,602,481,110.99/575,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,004.32

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