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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,277.40, 978,416.10 and 494,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,277.40, 978,416.10 and 494,813.40 is: 742,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,277.40 : 978,416.10 = 494,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,277.40/978,416.10 = 494,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,277.40x = 978,416.10 × 494,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,277.40x = 484,133,397,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,133,397,055.74/652,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,220.10

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