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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,362.59, 780,382.19 and 361,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,362.59, 780,382.19 and 361,961.34 is: 499,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,362.59 : 780,382.19 = 361,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,362.59/780,382.19 = 361,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,362.59x = 780,382.19 × 361,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,362.59x = 282,468,181,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,468,181,394.73/565,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,623.05

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