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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,737.35, 786,342.73 and 366,042.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,737.35, 786,342.73 and 366,042.91 is: 505,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,737.35 : 786,342.73 = 366,042.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,737.35/786,342.73 = 366,042.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,737.35x = 786,342.73 × 366,042.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,737.35x = 287,835,178,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,835,178,265.58/569,737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,206.79

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