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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,901.70, 853,352.55 and 366,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,901.70, 853,352.55 and 366,822.90 is: 550,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,901.70 : 853,352.55 = 366,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,901.70/853,352.55 = 366,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,901.70x = 853,352.55 × 366,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,901.70x = 313,029,257,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,029,257,113.40/568,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,234.35

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