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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,289.60, 978,434.40 and 439,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,289.60, 978,434.40 and 439,713.20 is: 659,569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,289.60 : 978,434.40 = 439,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,289.60/978,434.40 = 439,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,289.60x = 978,434.40 × 439,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,289.60x = 430,230,521,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,230,521,014.08/652,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,569.80

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