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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,723.69, 862,166.34 and 361,961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,723.69, 862,166.34 and 361,961.29 is: 542,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,723.69 : 862,166.34 = 361,961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,723.69/862,166.34 = 361,961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,723.69x = 862,166.34 × 361,961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,723.69x = 312,070,841,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,070,841,698.69/575,723.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,049.68

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