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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,859.60, 970,289.40 and 366,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,859.60, 970,289.40 and 366,923.60 is: 550,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,859.60 : 970,289.40 = 366,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,859.60/970,289.40 = 366,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,859.60x = 970,289.40 × 366,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,859.60x = 356,022,079,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,022,079,689.84/646,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,385.40

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