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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,270.46, 787,994.75 and 367,586.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,270.46, 787,994.75 and 367,586.04 is: 507,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,270.46 : 787,994.75 = 367,586.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,270.46/787,994.75 = 367,586.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,270.46x = 787,994.75 × 367,586.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,270.46x = 289,655,870,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,655,870,612.26/571,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,038.07

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