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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,229.40, 978,344.10 and 278,981.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,229.40, 978,344.10 and 278,981.40 is: 418,472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,229.40 : 978,344.10 = 278,981.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,229.40/978,344.10 = 278,981.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,229.40x = 978,344.10 × 278,981.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,229.40x = 272,939,806,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,939,806,699.74/652,229.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,472.10

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