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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,848.60, 977,772.90 and 368,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,848.60, 977,772.90 and 368,413.40 is: 552,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,848.60 : 977,772.90 = 368,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,848.60/977,772.90 = 368,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,848.60x = 977,772.90 × 368,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,848.60x = 360,224,638,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,224,638,516.86/651,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,620.10

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