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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,366.40, 978,549.60 and 279,118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,366.40, 978,549.60 and 279,118.40 is: 418,677.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,366.40 : 978,549.60 = 279,118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,366.40/978,549.60 = 279,118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,366.40x = 978,549.60 × 279,118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,366.40x = 273,131,198,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,131,198,672.64/652,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,677.60

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