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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,225.76, 978,174.48 and 252,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,225.76, 978,174.48 and 252,729.44 is: 379,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,225.76 : 978,174.48 = 252,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,225.76/978,174.48 = 252,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,225.76x = 978,174.48 × 252,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,225.76x = 247,213,488,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,213,488,552.69/652,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,030.55

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