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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,279.80, 978,419.70 and 453,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,279.80, 978,419.70 and 453,214.20 is: 679,821.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,279.80 : 978,419.70 = 453,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,279.80/978,419.70 = 453,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,279.80x = 978,419.70 × 453,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,279.80x = 443,433,701,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,433,701,599.74/652,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,821.30

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