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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,736.98, 786,342.21 and 366,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,736.98, 786,342.21 and 366,042.53 is: 505,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,736.98 : 786,342.21 = 366,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,736.98/786,342.21 = 366,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,736.98x = 786,342.21 × 366,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,736.98x = 287,834,692,768.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,834,692,768.46/569,736.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,206.27

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