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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,327.40, 978,491.10 and 279,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,327.40, 978,491.10 and 279,079.40 is: 418,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,327.40 : 978,491.10 = 279,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,327.40/978,491.10 = 279,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,327.40x = 978,491.10 × 279,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,327.40x = 273,076,709,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,076,709,093.34/652,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,619.10

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