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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,277.70, 978,416.55 and 439,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,277.70, 978,416.55 and 439,701.30 is: 659,551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,277.70 : 978,416.55 = 439,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,277.70/978,416.55 = 439,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,277.70x = 978,416.55 × 439,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,277.70x = 430,211,028,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,211,028,976.52/652,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,551.95

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