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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,612.24, 795,208.68 and 361,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,612.24, 795,208.68 and 361,775.76 is: 498,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,612.24 : 795,208.68 = 361,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,612.24/795,208.68 = 361,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,612.24x = 795,208.68 × 361,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,612.24x = 287,687,224,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,687,224,565.60/576,612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,926.67

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