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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,087.80, 978,131.70 and 439,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,087.80, 978,131.70 and 439,511.40 is: 659,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,087.80 : 978,131.70 = 439,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,087.80/978,131.70 = 439,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,087.80x = 978,131.70 × 439,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,087.80x = 429,900,032,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,900,032,851.38/652,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,267.10

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