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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,199.60, 978,299.40 and 368,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,199.60, 978,299.40 and 368,764.40 is: 553,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,199.60 : 978,299.40 = 368,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,199.60/978,299.40 = 368,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,199.60x = 978,299.40 × 368,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,199.60x = 360,761,991,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,761,991,261.36/652,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,146.60

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