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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,138.10, 978,207.15 and 439,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,138.10, 978,207.15 and 439,561.70 is: 659,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,138.10 : 978,207.15 = 439,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,138.10/978,207.15 = 439,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,138.10x = 978,207.15 × 439,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,138.10x = 429,982,397,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,982,397,806.16/652,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,342.55

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