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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,237.20, 978,355.80 and 428,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,237.20, 978,355.80 and 428,288.40 is: 642,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,237.20 : 978,355.80 = 428,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,237.20/978,355.80 = 428,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,237.20x = 978,355.80 × 428,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,237.20x = 419,018,440,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,018,440,212.72/652,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,432.60

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