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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,154.60, 978,231.90 and 368,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,154.60, 978,231.90 and 368,719.40 is: 553,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,154.60 : 978,231.90 = 368,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,154.60/978,231.90 = 368,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,154.60x = 978,231.90 × 368,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,154.60x = 360,693,079,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,693,079,228.86/652,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,079.10

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