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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,427.28, 795,483.06 and 361,576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,427.28, 795,483.06 and 361,576.40 is: 498,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,427.28 : 795,483.06 = 361,576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,427.28/795,483.06 = 361,576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,427.28x = 795,483.06 × 361,576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,427.28x = 287,627,901,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,627,901,095.78/576,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,983.85

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