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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,002.80, 786,781.80 and 366,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,002.80, 786,781.80 and 366,927.60 is: 550,935.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,002.80 : 786,781.80 = 366,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,002.80/786,781.80 = 366,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,002.80x = 786,781.80 × 366,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,002.80x = 288,691,957,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,691,957,597.68/524,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,935.91

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