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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,362.40, 978,543.60 and 279,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,362.40, 978,543.60 and 279,114.40 is: 418,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,362.40 : 978,543.60 = 279,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,362.40/978,543.60 = 279,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,362.40x = 978,543.60 × 279,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,362.40x = 273,125,609,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,125,609,787.84/652,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,671.60

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