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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,040.40, 978,060.60 and 278,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,040.40, 978,060.60 and 278,101.20 is: 417,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,040.40 : 978,060.60 = 278,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,040.40/978,060.60 = 278,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,040.40x = 978,060.60 × 278,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,040.40x = 271,999,826,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,999,826,532.72/652,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,151.80

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