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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,117.05, 978,175.58 and 561,915.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,117.05, 978,175.58 and 561,915.45 is: 842,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,117.05 : 978,175.58 = 561,915.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,117.05/978,175.58 = 561,915.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,117.05x = 978,175.58 × 561,915.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,117.05x = 549,651,968,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,651,968,405.13/652,117.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,873.18

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