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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,291.20, 977,227.20 and 370,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,291.20, 977,227.20 and 370,972.80 is: 555,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,291.20 : 977,227.20 = 370,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,291.20/977,227.20 = 370,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,291.20x = 977,227.20 × 370,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,291.20x = 362,524,710,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,524,710,620.16/652,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,771.27

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