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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,238.59, 786,618.84 and 366,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,238.59, 786,618.84 and 366,321.60 is: 505,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,238.59 : 786,618.84 = 366,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,238.59/786,618.84 = 366,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,238.59x = 786,618.84 × 366,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,238.59x = 288,155,472,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,155,472,058.94/570,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,324.40

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