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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.20, 978,357.30 and 428,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.20, 978,357.30 and 428,289.40 is: 642,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.20 : 978,357.30 = 428,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.20/978,357.30 = 428,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.20x = 978,357.30 × 428,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.20x = 419,020,061,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,020,061,002.62/652,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,434.10

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