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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,239.60, 978,359.40 and 278,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,239.60, 978,359.40 and 278,991.60 is: 418,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,239.60 : 978,359.40 = 278,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,239.60/978,359.40 = 278,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,239.60x = 978,359.40 × 278,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,239.60x = 272,954,054,381.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,954,054,381.04/652,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,487.40

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