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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,160.70, 978,241.05 and 577,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,160.70, 978,241.05 and 577,365.30 is: 866,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,160.70 : 978,241.05 = 577,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,160.70/978,241.05 = 577,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,160.70x = 978,241.05 × 577,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,160.70x = 564,802,437,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,802,437,305.57/652,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,047.95

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