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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,115.70, 978,173.55 and 428,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,115.70, 978,173.55 and 428,166.90 is: 642,250.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,115.70 : 978,173.55 = 428,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,115.70/978,173.55 = 428,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,115.70x = 978,173.55 × 428,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,115.70x = 418,821,536,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,821,536,565.50/652,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,250.35

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