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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,199.20, 978,298.80 and 594,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,199.20, 978,298.80 and 594,462.40 is: 891,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,199.20 : 978,298.80 = 594,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,199.20/978,298.80 = 594,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,199.20x = 978,298.80 × 594,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,199.20x = 581,561,852,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,561,852,565.12/652,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,693.60

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