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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,967.57, 775,586.27 and 368,538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,967.57, 775,586.27 and 368,538.05 is: 508,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,967.57 : 775,586.27 = 368,538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,967.57/775,586.27 = 368,538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,967.57x = 775,586.27 × 368,538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,967.57x = 285,833,054,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,833,054,412.88/561,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,629.09

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