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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,157.70, 978,236.55 and 402,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,157.70, 978,236.55 and 402,980.10 is: 604,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,157.70 : 978,236.55 = 402,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,157.70/978,236.55 = 402,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,157.70x = 978,236.55 × 402,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,157.70x = 394,209,862,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,209,862,742.66/652,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,470.15

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