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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,139.40, 977,042.70 and 402,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,139.40, 977,042.70 and 402,529.80 is: 603,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,139.40 : 977,042.70 = 402,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,139.40/977,042.70 = 402,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,139.40x = 977,042.70 × 402,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,139.40x = 393,288,802,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,288,802,622.46/652,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,074.75

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