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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.40, 977,072.70 and 402,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.40, 977,072.70 and 402,549.80 is: 603,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.40 : 977,072.70 = 402,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.40/977,072.70 = 402,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.40x = 977,072.70 × 402,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.40x = 393,320,419,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,320,419,970.46/652,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,104.73

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