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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,280.70, 978,421.05 and 297,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,280.70, 978,421.05 and 297,986.70 is: 446,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,280.70 : 978,421.05 = 297,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,280.70/978,421.05 = 297,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,280.70x = 978,421.05 × 297,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,280.70x = 291,556,459,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,556,459,900.04/652,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,980.05

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