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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,627.99, 794,267.51 and 369,077.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,627.99, 794,267.51 and 369,077.01 is: 509,262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,627.99 : 794,267.51 = 369,077.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,627.99/794,267.51 = 369,077.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,627.99x = 794,267.51 × 369,077.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,627.99x = 293,145,875,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,145,875,885.56/575,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,262.72

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