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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,426.28, 795,481.68 and 361,575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,426.28, 795,481.68 and 361,575.40 is: 498,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,426.28 : 795,481.68 = 361,575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,426.28/795,481.68 = 361,575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,426.28x = 795,481.68 × 361,575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,426.28x = 287,626,606,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,626,606,638.67/576,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,982.47

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