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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,262.60, 978,393.90 and 279,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,262.60, 978,393.90 and 279,014.60 is: 418,521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,262.60 : 978,393.90 = 279,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,262.60/978,393.90 = 279,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,262.60x = 978,393.90 × 279,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,262.60x = 272,986,182,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,986,182,650.94/652,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,521.90

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