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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,209.60, 978,314.40 and 439,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,209.60, 978,314.40 and 439,633.20 is: 659,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,209.60 : 978,314.40 = 439,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,209.60/978,314.40 = 439,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,209.60x = 978,314.40 × 439,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,209.60x = 430,099,490,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,099,490,278.08/652,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,449.80

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