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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.70, 978,239.55 and 402,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.70, 978,239.55 and 402,982.10 is: 604,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.70 : 978,239.55 = 402,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.70/978,239.55 = 402,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.70x = 978,239.55 × 402,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.70x = 394,213,028,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,213,028,162.06/652,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,473.15

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