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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.70, 978,364.05 and 534,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.70, 978,364.05 and 534,144.70 is: 801,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.70 : 978,364.05 = 534,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.70/978,364.05 = 534,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.70x = 978,364.05 × 534,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.70x = 522,587,971,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,587,971,978.04/652,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,217.05

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