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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,079.80, 978,119.70 and 440,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,079.80, 978,119.70 and 440,572.60 is: 660,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,079.80 : 978,119.70 = 440,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,079.80/978,119.70 = 440,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,079.80x = 978,119.70 × 440,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,079.80x = 430,932,739,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,932,739,340.22/652,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,858.90

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