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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,048.20, 978,072.30 and 337,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,048.20, 978,072.30 and 337,120.20 is: 505,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,048.20 : 978,072.30 = 337,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,048.20/978,072.30 = 337,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,048.20x = 978,072.30 × 337,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,048.20x = 329,727,929,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,727,929,390.46/652,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,680.30

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