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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,125.80, 978,188.70 and 561,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,125.80, 978,188.70 and 561,924.20 is: 842,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,125.80 : 978,188.70 = 561,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,125.80/978,188.70 = 561,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,125.80x = 978,188.70 × 561,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,125.80x = 549,667,902,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,667,902,696.54/652,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,886.30

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