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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,275.60, 978,413.40 and 279,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,275.60, 978,413.40 and 279,027.60 is: 418,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,275.60 : 978,413.40 = 279,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,275.60/978,413.40 = 279,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,275.60x = 978,413.40 × 279,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,275.60x = 273,004,342,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,004,342,809.84/652,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,541.40

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