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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,909.70, 853,364.55 and 366,830.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,909.70, 853,364.55 and 366,830.90 is: 550,246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,909.70 : 853,364.55 = 366,830.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,909.70/853,364.55 = 366,830.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,909.70x = 853,364.55 × 366,830.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,909.70x = 313,040,485,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,040,485,904.60/568,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,246.35

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