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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,120.30, 978,180.45 and 372,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,120.30, 978,180.45 and 372,184.30 is: 558,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,120.30 : 978,180.45 = 372,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,120.30/978,180.45 = 372,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,120.30x = 978,180.45 × 372,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,120.30x = 364,063,406,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,063,406,056.94/652,120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,276.45

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