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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,257.20, 977,176.20 and 370,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,257.20, 977,176.20 and 370,938.80 is: 555,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,257.20 : 977,176.20 = 370,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,257.20/977,176.20 = 370,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,257.20x = 977,176.20 × 370,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,257.20x = 362,472,567,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,472,567,016.56/652,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,720.30

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