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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,198.60, 978,297.90 and 278,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,198.60, 978,297.90 and 278,950.60 is: 418,425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,198.60 : 978,297.90 = 278,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,198.60/978,297.90 = 278,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,198.60x = 978,297.90 × 278,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,198.60x = 272,896,786,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,896,786,183.74/652,198.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,425.90

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