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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,125.10, 978,187.65 and 368,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,125.10, 978,187.65 and 368,689.90 is: 553,034.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,125.10 : 978,187.65 = 368,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,125.10/978,187.65 = 368,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,125.10x = 978,187.65 × 368,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,125.10x = 360,647,906,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,647,906,859.74/652,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,034.85

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