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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,218.30, 978,327.45 and 540,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,218.30, 978,327.45 and 540,025.20 is: 810,037.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,218.30 : 978,327.45 = 540,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,218.30/978,327.45 = 540,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,218.30x = 978,327.45 × 540,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,218.30x = 528,321,476,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,321,476,851.74/652,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,037.80

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