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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,177.20, 978,265.80 and 594,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,177.20, 978,265.80 and 594,440.40 is: 891,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,177.20 : 978,265.80 = 594,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,177.20/978,265.80 = 594,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,177.20x = 978,265.80 × 594,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,177.20x = 581,520,713,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,520,713,458.32/652,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,660.60

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