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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,953.10, 971,929.65 and 368,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,953.10, 971,929.65 and 368,017.10 is: 552,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,953.10 : 971,929.65 = 368,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,953.10/971,929.65 = 368,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,953.10x = 971,929.65 × 368,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,953.10x = 357,686,731,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,686,731,197.02/647,953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,025.65

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