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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,042.40, 978,063.60 and 647,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,042.40, 978,063.60 and 647,895.20 is: 971,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,042.40 : 978,063.60 = 647,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,042.40/978,063.60 = 647,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,042.40x = 978,063.60 × 647,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,042.40x = 633,682,711,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,682,711,734.72/652,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,842.80

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