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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,768.68, 978,219.90 and 371,705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,768.68, 978,219.90 and 371,705.16 is: 557,026.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,768.68 : 978,219.90 = 371,705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,768.68/978,219.90 = 371,705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,768.68x = 978,219.90 × 371,705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,768.68x = 363,609,384,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,609,384,444.68/652,768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,026.39

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