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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,273.74, 904,180.23 and 368,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,273.74, 904,180.23 and 368,776.74 is: 508,857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,273.74 : 904,180.23 = 368,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,273.74/904,180.23 = 368,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,273.74x = 904,180.23 × 368,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,273.74x = 333,440,637,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,440,637,591.85/655,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,857.01

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