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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,159.70, 978,239.55 and 439,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,159.70, 978,239.55 and 439,583.30 is: 659,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,159.70 : 978,239.55 = 439,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,159.70/978,239.55 = 439,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,159.70x = 978,239.55 × 439,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,159.70x = 430,017,769,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,017,769,579.52/652,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,374.95

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