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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,796.58, 783,361.43 and 363,959.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,796.58, 783,361.43 and 363,959.91 is: 502,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,796.58 : 783,361.43 = 363,959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,796.58/783,361.43 = 363,959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,796.58x = 783,361.43 × 363,959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,796.58x = 285,112,152,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,112,152,902.12/567,796.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,137.84

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