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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,171.60, 978,257.40 and 533,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,171.60, 978,257.40 and 533,976.40 is: 800,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,171.60 : 978,257.40 = 533,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,171.60/978,257.40 = 533,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,171.60x = 978,257.40 × 533,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,171.60x = 522,366,364,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,366,364,725.36/652,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,964.60

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