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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,788.22, 861,910.82 and 375,677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,788.22, 861,910.82 and 375,677.72 is: 562,360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,788.22 : 861,910.82 = 375,677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,788.22/861,910.82 = 375,677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,788.22x = 861,910.82 × 375,677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,788.22x = 323,800,691,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,800,691,700.93/575,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,360.74

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