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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,755.13, 785,237.06 and 362,140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,755.13, 785,237.06 and 362,140.13 is: 499,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,755.13 : 785,237.06 = 362,140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,755.13/785,237.06 = 362,140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,755.13x = 785,237.06 × 362,140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,755.13x = 284,365,850,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,365,850,989.22/568,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,979.40

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