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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,069.42, 978,107.51 and 296,835.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,069.42, 978,107.51 and 296,835.01 is: 445,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,069.42 : 978,107.51 = 296,835.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,069.42/978,107.51 = 296,835.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,069.42x = 978,107.51 × 296,835.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,069.42x = 290,336,552,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,336,552,511.93/652,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,254.05

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