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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,175.55, 978,263.33 and 297,881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,175.55, 978,263.33 and 297,881.55 is: 446,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,175.55 : 978,263.33 = 297,881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,175.55/978,263.33 = 297,881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,175.55x = 978,263.33 × 297,881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,175.55x = 291,406,595,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,406,595,559.15/652,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,822.33

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