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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.20, 978,238.80 and 402,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.20, 978,238.80 and 402,981.60 is: 604,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.20 : 978,238.80 = 402,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.20/978,238.80 = 402,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.20x = 978,238.80 × 402,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.20x = 394,212,236,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,212,236,806.08/652,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,472.40

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