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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,954.60, 971,931.90 and 368,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,954.60, 971,931.90 and 368,018.60 is: 552,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,954.60 : 971,931.90 = 368,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,954.60/971,931.90 = 368,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,954.60x = 971,931.90 × 368,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,954.60x = 357,689,017,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,689,017,133.34/647,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,027.90

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