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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,409.80, 573,614.70 and 367,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,409.80, 573,614.70 and 367,894.60 is: 551,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,409.80 : 573,614.70 = 367,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,409.80/573,614.70 = 367,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,409.80x = 573,614.70 × 367,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,409.80x = 211,029,750,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,029,750,610.62/382,409.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,841.90

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