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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,145.70, 978,218.55 and 402,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,145.70, 978,218.55 and 402,968.10 is: 604,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,145.70 : 978,218.55 = 402,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,145.70/978,218.55 = 402,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,145.70x = 978,218.55 × 402,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,145.70x = 394,190,870,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,190,870,478.26/652,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,452.15

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