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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,609.91, 788,459.37 and 367,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,609.91, 788,459.37 and 367,309.28 is: 506,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,609.91 : 788,459.37 = 367,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,609.91/788,459.37 = 367,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,609.91x = 788,459.37 × 367,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,609.91x = 289,608,444,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,608,444,097.69/571,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,653.99

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