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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,246.60, 978,369.90 and 278,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,246.60, 978,369.90 and 278,998.60 is: 418,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,246.60 : 978,369.90 = 278,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,246.60/978,369.90 = 278,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,246.60x = 978,369.90 × 278,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,246.60x = 272,963,832,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,963,832,382.14/652,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,497.90

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