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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,223.80, 978,335.70 and 562,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,223.80, 978,335.70 and 562,022.20 is: 843,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,223.80 : 978,335.70 = 562,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,223.80/978,335.70 = 562,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,223.80x = 978,335.70 × 562,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,223.80x = 549,846,382,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,846,382,452.54/652,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,033.30

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