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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,577.40, 701,366.10 and 368,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,577.40, 701,366.10 and 368,044.60 is: 552,066.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,577.40 : 701,366.10 = 368,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,577.40/701,366.10 = 368,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,577.40x = 701,366.10 × 368,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,577.40x = 258,134,005,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,134,005,728.06/467,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,066.90

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