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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,298.70, 978,448.05 and 403,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,298.70, 978,448.05 and 403,466.70 is: 605,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,298.70 : 978,448.05 = 403,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,298.70/978,448.05 = 403,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,298.70x = 978,448.05 × 403,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,298.70x = 394,771,205,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,771,205,854.94/652,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,200.05

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