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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,984.09, 775,302.84 and 368,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,984.09, 775,302.84 and 368,438.28 is: 508,290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,984.09 : 775,302.84 = 368,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,984.09/775,302.84 = 368,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,984.09x = 775,302.84 × 368,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,984.09x = 285,651,244,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,651,244,848.72/561,984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,290.63

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