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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,294.70, 978,442.05 and 439,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,294.70, 978,442.05 and 439,718.30 is: 659,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,294.70 : 978,442.05 = 439,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,294.70/978,442.05 = 439,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,294.70x = 978,442.05 × 439,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,294.70x = 430,238,874,874.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,238,874,874.52/652,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,577.45

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