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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,968.24, 905,239.32 and 369,492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,968.24, 905,239.32 and 369,492.84 is: 509,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,968.24 : 905,239.32 = 369,492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,968.24/905,239.32 = 369,492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,968.24x = 905,239.32 × 369,492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,968.24x = 334,479,447,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,479,447,226.47/655,968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,901.89

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