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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,117.30, 978,175.95 and 561,915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,117.30, 978,175.95 and 561,915.70 is: 842,873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,117.30 : 978,175.95 = 561,915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,117.30/978,175.95 = 561,915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,117.30x = 978,175.95 × 561,915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,117.30x = 549,652,423,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,652,423,667.42/652,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,873.55

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