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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,952.41, 1,309,748.45 and 367,640.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,952.41, 1,309,748.45 and 367,640.58 is: 551,595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,952.41 : 1,309,748.45 = 367,640.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,952.41/1,309,748.45 = 367,640.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,952.41x = 1,309,748.45 × 367,640.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,952.41x = 481,516,677,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,516,677,973.90/872,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,595.57

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