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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,301.60, 978,452.40 and 439,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,301.60, 978,452.40 and 439,725.20 is: 659,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,301.60 : 978,452.40 = 439,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,301.60/978,452.40 = 439,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,301.60x = 978,452.40 × 439,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,301.60x = 430,250,177,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,250,177,280.48/652,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,587.80

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