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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,224.40, 978,506.70 and 252,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,224.40, 978,506.70 and 252,878.20 is: 379,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,224.40 : 978,506.70 = 252,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,224.40/978,506.70 = 252,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,224.40x = 978,506.70 × 252,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,224.40x = 247,443,012,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,443,012,983.94/652,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,383.25

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