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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,156.14, 904,112.58 and 368,681.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,156.14, 904,112.58 and 368,681.04 is: 508,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,156.14 : 904,112.58 = 368,681.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,156.14/904,112.58 = 368,681.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,156.14x = 904,112.58 × 368,681.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,156.14x = 333,329,166,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,329,166,271.48/655,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,778.21

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