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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,154.70, 978,232.05 and 402,977.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,154.70, 978,232.05 and 402,977.10 is: 604,465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,154.70 : 978,232.05 = 402,977.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,154.70/978,232.05 = 402,977.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,154.70x = 978,232.05 × 402,977.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,154.70x = 394,205,114,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,205,114,636.06/652,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,465.65

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