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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,117.20, 978,175.80 and 439,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,117.20, 978,175.80 and 439,540.80 is: 659,311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,117.20 : 978,175.80 = 439,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,117.20/978,175.80 = 439,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,117.20x = 978,175.80 × 439,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,117.20x = 429,948,173,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,948,173,672.64/652,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,311.20

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