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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,240.10, 978,360.15 and 625,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,240.10, 978,360.15 and 625,996.10 is: 938,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,240.10 : 978,360.15 = 625,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,240.10/978,360.15 = 625,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,240.10x = 978,360.15 × 625,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,240.10x = 612,449,638,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,449,638,295.42/652,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,994.15

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