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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,860.96, 775,578.97 and 368,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,860.96, 775,578.97 and 368,281.14 is: 508,366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,860.96 : 775,578.97 = 368,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,860.96/775,578.97 = 368,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,860.96x = 775,578.97 × 368,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,860.96x = 285,631,107,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,631,107,231.63/561,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,366.18

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