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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,188.60, 978,282.90 and 439,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,188.60, 978,282.90 and 439,612.20 is: 659,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,188.60 : 978,282.90 = 439,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,188.60/978,282.90 = 439,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,188.60x = 978,282.90 × 439,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,188.60x = 430,065,097,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,065,097,891.38/652,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,418.30

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