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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,651.59, 862,355.35 and 350,453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,651.59, 862,355.35 and 350,453.46 is: 524,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,651.59 : 862,355.35 = 350,453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,651.59/862,355.35 = 350,453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,651.59x = 862,355.35 × 350,453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,651.59x = 302,215,416,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,215,416,157.01/575,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,997.10

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