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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,166.60, 978,249.90 and 533,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,166.60, 978,249.90 and 533,971.40 is: 800,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,166.60 : 978,249.90 = 533,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,166.60/978,249.90 = 533,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,166.60x = 978,249.90 × 533,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,166.60x = 522,357,468,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,357,468,652.86/652,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,957.10

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