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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,377.94, 702,565.83 and 361,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,377.94, 702,565.83 and 361,916.67 is: 542,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,377.94 : 702,565.83 = 361,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,377.94/702,565.83 = 361,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,377.94x = 702,565.83 × 361,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,377.94x = 254,270,285,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,270,285,649.39/468,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,874.17

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