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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,117.44, 903,988.80 and 368,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,117.44, 903,988.80 and 368,736 is: 508,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,117.44 : 903,988.80 = 368,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,117.44/903,988.80 = 368,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,117.44x = 903,988.80 × 368,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,117.44x = 333,333,214,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,333,214,156.80/655,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,814.44

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