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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,189.80, 978,284.70 and 558,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,189.80, 978,284.70 and 558,877.80 is: 838,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,189.80 : 978,284.70 = 558,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,189.80/978,284.70 = 558,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,189.80x = 978,284.70 × 558,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,189.80x = 546,741,600,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,741,600,909.66/652,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,316.70

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