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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,302.60, 978,453.90 and 439,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,302.60, 978,453.90 and 439,726.20 is: 659,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,302.60 : 978,453.90 = 439,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,302.60/978,453.90 = 439,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,302.60x = 978,453.90 × 439,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,302.60x = 430,251,815,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,251,815,322.18/652,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,589.30

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