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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,151.60, 978,227.40 and 368,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,151.60, 978,227.40 and 368,716.40 is: 553,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,151.60 : 978,227.40 = 368,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,151.60/978,227.40 = 368,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,151.60x = 978,227.40 × 368,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,151.60x = 360,688,485,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,688,485,309.36/652,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,074.60

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