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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,786.80, 709,180.20 and 367,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,786.80, 709,180.20 and 367,033.20 is: 550,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,786.80 : 709,180.20 = 367,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,786.80/709,180.20 = 367,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,786.80x = 709,180.20 × 367,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,786.80x = 260,292,678,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,292,678,182.64/472,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,549.80

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