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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,356.52, 864,534.78 and 295,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,356.52, 864,534.78 and 295,694.76 is: 443,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,356.52 : 864,534.78 = 295,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,356.52/864,534.78 = 295,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,356.52x = 864,534.78 × 295,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,356.52x = 255,638,404,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,638,404,283.75/576,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,542.14

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