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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,186.60, 978,279.90 and 533,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,186.60, 978,279.90 and 533,991.40 is: 800,987.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,186.60 : 978,279.90 = 533,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,186.60/978,279.90 = 533,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,186.60x = 978,279.90 × 533,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,186.60x = 522,393,053,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,393,053,392.86/652,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,987.10

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