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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,650.59, 862,353.85 and 350,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,650.59, 862,353.85 and 350,452.46 is: 524,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,650.59 : 862,353.85 = 350,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,650.59/862,353.85 = 350,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,650.59x = 862,353.85 × 350,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,650.59x = 302,214,029,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,214,029,402.73/575,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,995.60

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