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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,522.83, 782,738.61 and 363,592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,522.83, 782,738.61 and 363,592.71 is: 501,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,522.83 : 782,738.61 = 363,592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,522.83/782,738.61 = 363,592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,522.83x = 782,738.61 × 363,592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,522.83x = 284,598,052,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,598,052,431.53/567,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,474.20

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