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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,278.20, 978,417.30 and 403,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,278.20, 978,417.30 and 403,446.20 is: 605,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,278.20 : 978,417.30 = 403,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,278.20/978,417.30 = 403,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,278.20x = 978,417.30 × 403,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,278.20x = 394,738,741,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,738,741,699.26/652,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,169.30

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