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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,781.20, 970,359.60 and 366,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,781.20, 970,359.60 and 366,970.40 is: 549,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,781.20 : 970,359.60 = 366,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,781.20/970,359.60 = 366,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,781.20x = 970,359.60 × 366,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,781.20x = 356,093,250,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,093,250,555.84/647,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,712.23

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