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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,239.94, 795,604.68 and 372,783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,239.94, 795,604.68 and 372,783.33 is: 514,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,239.94 : 795,604.68 = 372,783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,239.94/795,604.68 = 372,783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,239.94x = 795,604.68 × 372,783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,239.94x = 296,588,161,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,588,161,973.98/576,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,695.60

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