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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,599.41, 784,338.24 and 367,395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,599.41, 784,338.24 and 367,395.41 is: 506,793.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,599.41 : 784,338.24 = 367,395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,599.41/784,338.24 = 367,395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,599.41x = 784,338.24 × 367,395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,599.41x = 288,162,269,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,162,269,263.48/568,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,793.12

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