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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,240, 974,474.40 and 366,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,240, 974,474.40 and 366,066.08 is: 548,600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,240 : 974,474.40 = 366,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,240/974,474.40 = 366,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,240x = 974,474.40 × 366,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,240x = 356,722,023,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,722,023,668.35/650,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,600.55

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