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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,638.64, 795,708.36 and 372,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,638.64, 795,708.36 and 372,695.76 is: 514,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,638.64 : 795,708.36 = 372,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,638.64/795,708.36 = 372,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,638.64x = 795,708.36 × 372,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,638.64x = 296,557,131,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,557,131,968.55/576,638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,285.92

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