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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,290.20, 978,435.30 and 427,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,290.20, 978,435.30 and 427,758.20 is: 641,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,290.20 : 978,435.30 = 427,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,290.20/978,435.30 = 427,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,290.20x = 978,435.30 × 427,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,290.20x = 418,533,722,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,533,722,744.46/652,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,637.30

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