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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,921.60, 970,382.40 and 366,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,921.60, 970,382.40 and 366,985.60 is: 550,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,921.60 : 970,382.40 = 366,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,921.60/970,382.40 = 366,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,921.60x = 970,382.40 × 366,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,921.60x = 356,116,367,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,116,367,293.44/646,921.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,478.40

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