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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,279.30, 978,418.95 and 416,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,279.30, 978,418.95 and 416,083.30 is: 624,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,279.30 : 978,418.95 = 416,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,279.30/978,418.95 = 416,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,279.30x = 978,418.95 × 416,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,279.30x = 407,103,785,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,103,785,498.54/652,279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,124.95

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