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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,007.20, 978,010.80 and 333,142.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,007.20, 978,010.80 and 333,142.60 is: 499,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,007.20 : 978,010.80 = 333,142.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,007.20/978,010.80 = 333,142.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,007.20x = 978,010.80 × 333,142.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,007.20x = 325,817,060,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,817,060,740.08/652,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,713.90

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