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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,281.80, 978,422.70 and 453,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,281.80, 978,422.70 and 453,216.20 is: 679,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,281.80 : 978,422.70 = 453,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,281.80/978,422.70 = 453,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,281.80x = 978,422.70 × 453,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,281.80x = 443,437,018,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,437,018,087.74/652,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,824.30

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