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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,856.30, 970,284.45 and 366,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,856.30, 970,284.45 and 366,920.30 is: 550,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,856.30 : 970,284.45 = 366,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,856.30/970,284.45 = 366,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,856.30x = 970,284.45 × 366,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,856.30x = 356,017,061,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,017,061,479.34/646,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,380.45

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