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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,218.60, 978,327.90 and 439,642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,218.60, 978,327.90 and 439,642.20 is: 659,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,218.60 : 978,327.90 = 439,642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,218.60/978,327.90 = 439,642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,218.60x = 978,327.90 × 439,642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,218.60x = 430,114,230,277.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,114,230,277.38/652,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,463.30

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