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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,011.60, 978,017.40 and 439,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,011.60, 978,017.40 and 439,435.20 is: 659,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,011.60 : 978,017.40 = 439,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,011.60/978,017.40 = 439,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,011.60x = 978,017.40 × 439,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,011.60x = 429,775,271,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,775,271,772.48/652,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,152.80

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