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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,001.80, 978,002.70 and 372,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,001.80, 978,002.70 and 372,065.80 is: 558,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,001.80 : 978,002.70 = 372,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,001.80/978,002.70 = 372,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,001.80x = 978,002.70 × 372,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,001.80x = 363,881,356,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,881,356,977.66/652,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,098.70

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