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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,007.60, 978,011.40 and 439,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,007.60, 978,011.40 and 439,431.20 is: 659,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,007.60 : 978,011.40 = 439,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,007.60/978,011.40 = 439,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,007.60x = 978,011.40 × 439,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,007.60x = 429,768,723,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,768,723,115.68/652,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,146.80

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