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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,427.15, 769,568.65 and 366,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,427.15, 769,568.65 and 366,994.13 is: 506,662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,427.15 : 769,568.65 = 366,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,427.15/769,568.65 = 366,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,427.15x = 769,568.65 × 366,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,427.15x = 282,427,172,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,427,172,416.70/557,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,662.03

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