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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,946.52, 787,549.84 and 367,262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,946.52, 787,549.84 and 367,262.98 is: 506,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,946.52 : 787,549.84 = 367,262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,946.52/787,549.84 = 367,262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,946.52x = 787,549.84 × 367,262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,946.52x = 289,237,898,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,237,898,249.89/570,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,593.68

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