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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,265.20, 849,774.60 and 367,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,265.20, 849,774.60 and 367,724.40 is: 550,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,265.20 : 849,774.60 = 367,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,265.20/849,774.60 = 367,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,265.20x = 849,774.60 × 367,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,265.20x = 312,482,854,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,482,854,920.24/567,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,858.50

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