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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,121.55, 978,182.33 and 337,193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,121.55, 978,182.33 and 337,193.55 is: 505,790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,121.55 : 978,182.33 = 337,193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,121.55/978,182.33 = 337,193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,121.55x = 978,182.33 × 337,193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,121.55x = 329,836,770,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,836,770,714.00/652,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,790.33

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