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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,097, 978,232.98 and 278,207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,097, 978,232.98 and 278,207.48 is: 417,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,097 : 978,232.98 = 278,207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,097/978,232.98 = 278,207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,097x = 978,232.98 × 278,207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,097x = 272,151,732,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,151,732,218.69/652,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,348.54

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