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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,358.45, 978,537.68 and 652,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,358.45, 978,537.68 and 652,358.45 is: 978,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,358.45 : 978,537.68 = 652,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,358.45/978,537.68 = 652,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,358.45x = 978,537.68 × 652,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,358.45x = 638,357,324,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,357,324,191.40/652,358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,537.68

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