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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,770.70, 782,406.45 and 365,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,770.70, 782,406.45 and 365,306.70 is: 546,737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,770.70 : 782,406.45 = 365,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,770.70/782,406.45 = 365,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,770.70x = 782,406.45 × 365,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,770.70x = 285,818,318,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,818,318,308.22/522,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,737.45

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