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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,943.60, 971,915.40 and 368,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,943.60, 971,915.40 and 368,007.60 is: 552,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,943.60 : 971,915.40 = 368,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,943.60/971,915.40 = 368,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,943.60x = 971,915.40 × 368,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,943.60x = 357,672,253,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,672,253,757.04/647,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,011.40

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