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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,148.82, 978,638.76 and 297,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,148.82, 978,638.76 and 297,198.72 is: 445,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,148.82 : 978,638.76 = 297,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,148.82/978,638.76 = 297,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,148.82x = 978,638.76 × 297,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,148.82x = 290,850,186,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,850,186,814.39/652,148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,987.45

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