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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,279.70, 976,864.35 and 652,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,279.70, 976,864.35 and 652,279.70 is: 976,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,279.70 : 976,864.35 = 652,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,279.70/976,864.35 = 652,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,279.70x = 976,864.35 × 652,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,279.70x = 637,188,785,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,188,785,158.70/652,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976,864.35

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