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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,595.84, 784,333.33 and 367,391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,595.84, 784,333.33 and 367,391.84 is: 506,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,595.84 : 784,333.33 = 367,391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,595.84/784,333.33 = 367,391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,595.84x = 784,333.33 × 367,391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,595.84x = 288,157,660,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,157,660,441.88/568,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,788.20

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