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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,046.60, 978,069.90 and 596,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,046.60, 978,069.90 and 596,059.40 is: 894,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,046.60 : 978,069.90 = 596,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,046.60/978,069.90 = 596,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,046.60x = 978,069.90 × 596,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,046.60x = 582,987,757,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,987,757,752.06/652,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,089.10

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