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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.20, 978,363.30 and 534,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.20, 978,363.30 and 534,144.20 is: 801,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.20 : 978,363.30 = 534,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.20/978,363.30 = 534,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.20x = 978,363.30 × 534,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.20x = 522,587,082,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,587,082,187.86/652,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,216.30

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