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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,452.58, 794,857.50 and 372,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,452.58, 794,857.50 and 372,235.38 is: 513,267.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,452.58 : 794,857.50 = 372,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,452.58/794,857.50 = 372,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,452.58x = 794,857.50 × 372,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,452.58x = 295,874,083,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,874,083,558.35/576,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,267.00

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