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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,374.80, 978,562.20 and 372,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,374.80, 978,562.20 and 372,438.80 is: 558,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,374.80 : 978,562.20 = 372,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,374.80/978,562.20 = 372,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,374.80x = 978,562.20 × 372,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,374.80x = 364,454,531,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,454,531,493.36/652,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,658.20

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