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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,105.60, 978,158.40 and 368,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,105.60, 978,158.40 and 368,670.40 is: 553,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,105.60 : 978,158.40 = 368,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,105.60/978,158.40 = 368,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,105.60x = 978,158.40 × 368,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,105.60x = 360,618,048,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,618,048,591.36/652,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,005.60

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