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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,804.31, 565,101.70 and 368,507.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,804.31, 565,101.70 and 368,507.59 is: 549,741.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,804.31 : 565,101.70 = 368,507.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,804.31/565,101.70 = 368,507.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,804.31x = 565,101.70 × 368,507.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,804.31x = 208,244,265,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,244,265,571.90/378,804.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,741.01

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