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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,597.91, 784,336.17 and 367,393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,597.91, 784,336.17 and 367,393.91 is: 506,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,597.91 : 784,336.17 = 367,393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,597.91/784,336.17 = 367,393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,597.91x = 784,336.17 × 367,393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,597.91x = 288,160,328,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,160,328,329.04/568,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,791.05

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