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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,271.80, 864,407.70 and 366,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,271.80, 864,407.70 and 366,838.20 is: 550,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,271.80 : 864,407.70 = 366,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,271.80/864,407.70 = 366,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,271.80x = 864,407.70 × 366,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,271.80x = 317,097,764,734.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,097,764,734.14/576,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,257.30

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