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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,916.91, 775,182.35 and 368,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,916.91, 775,182.35 and 368,273.10 is: 508,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,916.91 : 775,182.35 = 368,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,916.91/775,182.35 = 368,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,916.91x = 775,182.35 × 368,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,916.91x = 285,478,807,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,478,807,099.79/561,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,044.52

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