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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,274.10, 978,411.15 and 279,026.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,274.10, 978,411.15 and 279,026.10 is: 418,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,274.10 : 978,411.15 = 279,026.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,274.10/978,411.15 = 279,026.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,274.10x = 978,411.15 × 279,026.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,274.10x = 273,002,247,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,002,247,381.02/652,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,539.15

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