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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,109.80, 978,164.70 and 372,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,109.80, 978,164.70 and 372,173.80 is: 558,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,109.80 : 978,164.70 = 372,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,109.80/978,164.70 = 372,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,109.80x = 978,164.70 × 372,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,109.80x = 364,047,273,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,047,273,424.86/652,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,260.70

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