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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.20, 978,363.30 and 428,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.20, 978,363.30 and 428,293.40 is: 642,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.20 : 978,363.30 = 428,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.20/978,363.30 = 428,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.20x = 978,363.30 × 428,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.20x = 419,026,544,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,026,544,192.22/652,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,440.10

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