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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,680.39, 652,539.74 and 365,008.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,680.39, 652,539.74 and 365,008.71 is: 503,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,680.39 : 652,539.74 = 365,008.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,680.39/652,539.74 = 365,008.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,680.39x = 652,539.74 × 365,008.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,680.39x = 238,182,686,896.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,182,686,896.09/472,680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,897.97

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