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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,275.20, 978,412.80 and 297,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,275.20, 978,412.80 and 297,981.20 is: 446,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,275.20 : 978,412.80 = 297,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,275.20/978,412.80 = 297,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,275.20x = 978,412.80 × 297,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,275.20x = 291,548,620,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,548,620,239.36/652,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,971.80

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