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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,350.96, 978,133.25 and 292,456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,350.96, 978,133.25 and 292,456.70 is: 438,508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,350.96 : 978,133.25 = 292,456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,350.96/978,133.25 = 292,456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,350.96x = 978,133.25 × 292,456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,350.96x = 286,061,621,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,061,621,963.75/652,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,508.78

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