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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.30, 978,357.45 and 540,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.30, 978,357.45 and 540,045.20 is: 810,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.30 : 978,357.45 = 540,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.30/978,357.45 = 540,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.30x = 978,357.45 × 540,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.30x = 528,357,244,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,357,244,756.74/652,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,067.80

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