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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,942.54, 901,060.69 and 366,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,942.54, 901,060.69 and 366,462.63 is: 505,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,942.54 : 901,060.69 = 366,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,942.54/901,060.69 = 366,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,942.54x = 901,060.69 × 366,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,942.54x = 330,205,070,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,205,070,247.02/652,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,718.42

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