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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,255.20, 978,382.80 and 534,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,255.20, 978,382.80 and 534,157.20 is: 801,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,255.20 : 978,382.80 = 534,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,255.20/978,382.80 = 534,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,255.20x = 978,382.80 × 534,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,255.20x = 522,610,216,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,610,216,976.16/652,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,235.80

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