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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,117.70, 978,176.55 and 439,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,117.70, 978,176.55 and 439,541.30 is: 659,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,117.70 : 978,176.55 = 439,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,117.70/978,176.55 = 439,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,117.70x = 978,176.55 × 439,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,117.70x = 429,948,992,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,948,992,416.52/652,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,311.95

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