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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,423.78, 875,126.98 and 355,786.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,423.78, 875,126.98 and 355,786.29 is: 533,674.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,423.78 : 875,126.98 = 355,786.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,423.78/875,126.98 = 355,786.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,423.78x = 875,126.98 × 355,786.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,423.78x = 311,358,181,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,358,181,493.10/583,423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,674.14

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