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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,040.10, 978,060.15 and 368,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,040.10, 978,060.15 and 368,604.90 is: 552,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,040.10 : 978,060.15 = 368,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,040.10/978,060.15 = 368,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,040.10x = 978,060.15 × 368,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,040.10x = 360,517,763,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,517,763,784.74/652,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,907.35

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