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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,968.53, 748,702.31 and 366,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,968.53, 748,702.31 and 366,316.16 is: 547,463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,968.53 : 748,702.31 = 366,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,968.53/748,702.31 = 366,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,968.53x = 748,702.31 × 366,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,968.53x = 274,261,749,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,261,749,607.24/500,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,463.03

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