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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,171.80, 978,257.70 and 473,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,171.80, 978,257.70 and 473,712.60 is: 710,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,171.80 : 978,257.70 = 473,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,171.80/978,257.70 = 473,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,171.80x = 978,257.70 × 473,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,171.80x = 463,412,998,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,412,998,537.02/652,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,568.90

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