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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,187.20, 978,280.80 and 430,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,187.20, 978,280.80 and 430,571.20 is: 645,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,187.20 : 978,280.80 = 430,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,187.20/978,280.80 = 430,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,187.20x = 978,280.80 × 430,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,187.20x = 421,219,537,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,219,537,992.96/652,187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,856.80

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