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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,537.94, 800,150.66 and 362,077.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,537.94, 800,150.66 and 362,077.64 is: 499,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,537.94 : 800,150.66 = 362,077.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,537.94/800,150.66 = 362,077.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,537.94x = 800,150.66 × 362,077.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,537.94x = 289,716,662,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,716,662,617.24/579,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,909.74

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