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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,149.10, 978,223.65 and 596,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,149.10, 978,223.65 and 596,161.90 is: 894,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,149.10 : 978,223.65 = 596,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,149.10/978,223.65 = 596,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,149.10x = 978,223.65 × 596,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,149.10x = 583,179,669,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,179,669,808.94/652,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,242.85

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