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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,238.40, 978,357.60 and 494,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,238.40, 978,357.60 and 494,774.40 is: 742,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,238.40 : 978,357.60 = 494,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,238.40/978,357.60 = 494,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,238.40x = 978,357.60 × 494,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,238.40x = 484,066,294,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,066,294,525.44/652,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,161.60

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