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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,292.59, 774,920.25 and 368,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,292.59, 774,920.25 and 368,037.43 is: 508,112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,292.59 : 774,920.25 = 368,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,292.59/774,920.25 = 368,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,292.59x = 774,920.25 × 368,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,292.59x = 285,199,657,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,199,657,779.57/561,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,112.28

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