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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,282.20, 977,111.10 and 371,471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,282.20, 977,111.10 and 371,471.40 is: 556,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,282.20 : 977,111.10 = 371,471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,282.20/977,111.10 = 371,471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,282.20x = 977,111.10 × 371,471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,282.20x = 362,968,828,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,968,828,272.54/652,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,459.81

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