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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,253.10, 978,379.65 and 564,773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,253.10, 978,379.65 and 564,773.10 is: 847,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,253.10 : 978,379.65 = 564,773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,253.10/978,379.65 = 564,773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,253.10x = 978,379.65 × 564,773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,253.10x = 552,562,507,907.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,562,507,907.42/652,253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,159.65

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