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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,599.34, 784,338.15 and 367,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,599.34, 784,338.15 and 367,395.34 is: 506,793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,599.34 : 784,338.15 = 367,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,599.34/784,338.15 = 367,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,599.34x = 784,338.15 × 367,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,599.34x = 288,162,177,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,162,177,372.53/568,599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,793.03

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