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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,283.70, 978,425.55 and 297,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,283.70, 978,425.55 and 297,989.70 is: 446,984.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,283.70 : 978,425.55 = 297,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,283.70/978,425.55 = 297,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,283.70x = 978,425.55 × 297,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,283.70x = 291,560,736,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,560,736,116.84/652,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,984.55

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