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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,247.40, 978,541.20 and 252,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,247.40, 978,541.20 and 252,901.20 is: 379,417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,247.40 : 978,541.20 = 252,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,247.40/978,541.20 = 252,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,247.40x = 978,541.20 × 252,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,247.40x = 247,474,243,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,474,243,729.44/652,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,417.75

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