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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,714.06, 752,541.78 and 366,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,714.06, 752,541.78 and 366,914.68 is: 550,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,714.06 : 752,541.78 = 366,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,714.06/752,541.78 = 366,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,714.06x = 752,541.78 × 366,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,714.06x = 276,118,626,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,118,626,395.33/501,714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,350.58

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