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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,361.20, 978,541.80 and 652,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,361.20, 978,541.80 and 652,361.20 is: 978,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,361.20 : 978,541.80 = 652,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,361.20/978,541.80 = 652,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,361.20x = 978,541.80 × 652,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,361.20x = 638,362,702,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,362,702,898.16/652,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,541.80

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