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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,258.20, 977,177.70 and 370,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,258.20, 977,177.70 and 370,939.80 is: 555,721.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,258.20 : 977,177.70 = 370,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,258.20/977,177.70 = 370,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,258.20x = 977,177.70 × 370,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,258.20x = 362,474,100,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,474,100,602.46/652,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,721.80

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