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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,252.80, 978,379.20 and 558,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,252.80, 978,379.20 and 558,940.80 is: 838,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,252.80 : 978,379.20 = 558,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,252.80/978,379.20 = 558,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,252.80x = 978,379.20 × 558,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,252.80x = 546,856,052,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,856,052,751.36/652,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,411.20

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