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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,111.80, 978,167.70 and 589,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,111.80, 978,167.70 and 589,126.20 is: 883,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,111.80 : 978,167.70 = 589,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,111.80/978,167.70 = 589,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,111.80x = 978,167.70 × 589,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,111.80x = 576,264,220,063.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,264,220,063.74/652,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,689.30

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