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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,250.20, 978,375.30 and 427,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,250.20, 978,375.30 and 427,718.20 is: 641,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,250.20 : 978,375.30 = 427,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,250.20/978,375.30 = 427,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,250.20x = 978,375.30 × 427,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,250.20x = 418,468,922,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,468,922,240.46/652,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,577.30

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