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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,241.20, 978,361.80 and 534,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,241.20, 978,361.80 and 534,143.20 is: 801,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,241.20 : 978,361.80 = 534,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,241.20/978,361.80 = 534,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,241.20x = 978,361.80 × 534,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,241.20x = 522,585,302,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,585,302,609.76/652,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,214.80

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