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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,177.80, 978,266.70 and 440,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,177.80, 978,266.70 and 440,670.60 is: 661,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,177.80 : 978,266.70 = 440,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,177.80/978,266.70 = 440,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,177.80x = 978,266.70 × 440,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,177.80x = 431,093,373,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,093,373,649.02/652,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,005.90

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