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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,171.80, 978,257.70 and 628,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,171.80, 978,257.70 and 628,552.20 is: 942,828.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,171.80 : 978,257.70 = 628,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,171.80/978,257.70 = 628,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,171.80x = 978,257.70 × 628,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,171.80x = 614,886,029,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,886,029,501.94/652,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,828.30

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