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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,275.10, 978,412.65 and 279,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,275.10, 978,412.65 and 279,027.10 is: 418,540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,275.10 : 978,412.65 = 279,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,275.10/978,412.65 = 279,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,275.10x = 978,412.65 × 279,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,275.10x = 273,003,644,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,003,644,332.82/652,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,540.65

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