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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,851.29, 786,066.39 and 362,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,851.29, 786,066.39 and 362,736.72 is: 500,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,851.29 : 786,066.39 = 362,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,851.29/786,066.39 = 362,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,851.29x = 786,066.39 × 362,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,851.29x = 285,135,144,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,135,144,010.84/569,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,367.64

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