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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,277.52, 799,174.91 and 361,359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,277.52, 799,174.91 and 361,359.38 is: 498,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,277.52 : 799,174.91 = 361,359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,277.52/799,174.91 = 361,359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,277.52x = 799,174.91 × 361,359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,277.52x = 288,789,346,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,789,346,362.49/579,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,533.66

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