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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.10, 978,363.15 and 547,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.10, 978,363.15 and 547,266.10 is: 820,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.10 : 978,363.15 = 547,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.10/978,363.15 = 547,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.10x = 978,363.15 × 547,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.10x = 535,424,985,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,424,985,484.22/652,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,899.15

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