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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,086.60, 978,129.90 and 368,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,086.60, 978,129.90 and 368,651.40 is: 552,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,086.60 : 978,129.90 = 368,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,086.60/978,129.90 = 368,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,086.60x = 978,129.90 × 368,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,086.60x = 360,588,957,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,588,957,016.86/652,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,977.10

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