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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,857.96, 775,574.83 and 368,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,857.96, 775,574.83 and 368,278.14 is: 508,362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,857.96 : 775,574.83 = 368,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,857.96/775,574.83 = 368,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,857.96x = 775,574.83 × 368,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,857.96x = 285,627,255,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,627,255,823.22/561,857.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,362.03

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