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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,356.40, 977,812.20 and 367,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,356.40, 977,812.20 and 367,273.20 is: 551,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,356.40 : 977,812.20 = 367,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,356.40/977,812.20 = 367,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,356.40x = 977,812.20 × 367,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,356.40x = 359,124,215,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,124,215,693.04/651,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,348.26

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