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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,277.80, 978,416.70 and 453,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,277.80, 978,416.70 and 453,212.20 is: 679,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,277.80 : 978,416.70 = 453,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,277.80/978,416.70 = 453,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,277.80x = 978,416.70 × 453,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,277.80x = 443,430,385,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,430,385,123.74/652,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,818.30

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