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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,249.60, 978,374.40 and 279,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,249.60, 978,374.40 and 279,001.60 is: 418,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,249.60 : 978,374.40 = 279,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,249.60/978,374.40 = 279,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,249.60x = 978,374.40 × 279,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,249.60x = 272,968,022,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,968,022,999.04/652,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,502.40

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