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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,180.60, 978,270.90 and 533,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,180.60, 978,270.90 and 533,985.40 is: 800,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,180.60 : 978,270.90 = 533,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,180.60/978,270.90 = 533,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,180.60x = 978,270.90 × 533,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,180.60x = 522,382,377,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,382,377,844.86/652,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,978.10

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