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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,169.60, 978,254.40 and 533,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,169.60, 978,254.40 and 533,974.40 is: 800,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,169.60 : 978,254.40 = 533,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,169.60/978,254.40 = 533,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,169.60x = 978,254.40 × 533,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,169.60x = 522,362,806,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,362,806,287.36/652,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,961.60

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