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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,359.30, 978,538.95 and 559,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,359.30, 978,538.95 and 559,047.30 is: 838,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,359.30 : 978,538.95 = 559,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,359.30/978,538.95 = 559,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,359.30x = 978,538.95 × 559,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,359.30x = 547,049,557,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,049,557,942.34/652,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,570.95

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