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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,591.36, 850,812.12 and 368,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,591.36, 850,812.12 and 368,038.32 is: 551,684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,591.36 : 850,812.12 = 368,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,591.36/850,812.12 = 368,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,591.36x = 850,812.12 × 368,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,591.36x = 313,131,463,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,131,463,280.44/567,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,684.69

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