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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,170.70, 978,256.05 and 403,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,170.70, 978,256.05 and 403,338.70 is: 605,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,170.70 : 978,256.05 = 403,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,170.70/978,256.05 = 403,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,170.70x = 978,256.05 × 403,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,170.70x = 394,568,523,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,568,523,474.14/652,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,008.05

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