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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,179.89, 900,008.36 and 365,700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,179.89, 900,008.36 and 365,700.11 is: 504,666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,179.89 : 900,008.36 = 365,700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,179.89/900,008.36 = 365,700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,179.89x = 900,008.36 × 365,700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,179.89x = 329,133,149,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,133,149,924.38/652,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,666.21

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