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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,259.20, 977,179.20 and 370,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,259.20, 977,179.20 and 370,940.80 is: 555,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,259.20 : 977,179.20 = 370,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,259.20/977,179.20 = 370,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,259.20x = 977,179.20 × 370,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,259.20x = 362,475,634,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,475,634,191.36/652,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,723.30

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