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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,123.60, 778,685.40 and 366,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,123.60, 778,685.40 and 366,908.40 is: 550,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,123.60 : 778,685.40 = 366,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,123.60/778,685.40 = 366,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,123.60x = 778,685.40 × 366,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,123.60x = 285,706,214,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,706,214,217.36/519,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,362.60

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