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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,092.70, 978,326.85 and 372,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,092.70, 978,326.85 and 372,281.90 is: 557,674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,092.70 : 978,326.85 = 372,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,092.70/978,326.85 = 372,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,092.70x = 978,326.85 × 372,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,092.70x = 364,213,378,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,213,378,539.02/653,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,674.86

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