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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,217.60, 978,326.40 and 368,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,217.60, 978,326.40 and 368,782.40 is: 553,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,217.60 : 978,326.40 = 368,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,217.60/978,326.40 = 368,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,217.60x = 978,326.40 × 368,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,217.60x = 360,789,557,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,789,557,775.36/652,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,173.60

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