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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,794.30, 709,191.45 and 367,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,794.30, 709,191.45 and 367,040.70 is: 550,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,794.30 : 709,191.45 = 367,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,794.30/709,191.45 = 367,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,794.30x = 709,191.45 × 367,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,794.30x = 260,302,126,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,302,126,242.02/472,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,561.05

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