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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,281.20, 978,421.80 and 403,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,281.20, 978,421.80 and 403,449.20 is: 605,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,281.20 : 978,421.80 = 403,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,281.20/978,421.80 = 403,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,281.20x = 978,421.80 × 403,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,281.20x = 394,743,492,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,743,492,472.56/652,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,173.80

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