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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,241.70, 978,362.55 and 534,143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,241.70, 978,362.55 and 534,143.70 is: 801,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,241.70 : 978,362.55 = 534,143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,241.70/978,362.55 = 534,143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,241.70x = 978,362.55 × 534,143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,241.70x = 522,586,192,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,586,192,398.44/652,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,215.55

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