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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,259.20, 978,388.80 and 427,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,259.20, 978,388.80 and 427,727.20 is: 641,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,259.20 : 978,388.80 = 427,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,259.20/978,388.80 = 427,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,259.20x = 978,388.80 × 427,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,259.20x = 418,483,501,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,483,501,935.36/652,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,590.80

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