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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,168.20, 978,252.30 and 575,185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,168.20, 978,252.30 and 575,185.80 is: 862,778.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,168.20 : 978,252.30 = 575,185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,168.20/978,252.30 = 575,185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,168.20x = 978,252.30 × 575,185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,168.20x = 562,676,831,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,676,831,777.34/652,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,778.70

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