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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,001.60, 978,002.40 and 439,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,001.60, 978,002.40 and 439,425.20 is: 659,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,001.60 : 978,002.40 = 439,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,001.60/978,002.40 = 439,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,001.60x = 978,002.40 × 439,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,001.60x = 429,758,900,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,758,900,220.48/652,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,137.80

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