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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,151.80, 978,227.70 and 561,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,151.80, 978,227.70 and 561,950.20 is: 842,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,151.80 : 978,227.70 = 561,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,151.80/978,227.70 = 561,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,151.80x = 978,227.70 × 561,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,151.80x = 549,715,251,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,715,251,660.54/652,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,925.30

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