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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,091.92, 799,191.12 and 364,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,091.92, 799,191.12 and 364,416 is: 502,921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,091.92 : 799,191.12 = 364,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,091.92/799,191.12 = 364,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,091.92x = 799,191.12 × 364,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,091.92x = 291,238,031,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,238,031,185.92/579,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,921.94

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