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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,997.80, 786,774.30 and 366,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,997.80, 786,774.30 and 366,922.60 is: 550,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,997.80 : 786,774.30 = 366,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,997.80/786,774.30 = 366,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,997.80x = 786,774.30 × 366,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,997.80x = 288,685,271,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,685,271,769.18/523,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,928.40

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