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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,377.30, 978,565.95 and 559,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,377.30, 978,565.95 and 559,065.30 is: 838,597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,377.30 : 978,565.95 = 559,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,377.30/978,565.95 = 559,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,377.30x = 978,565.95 × 559,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,377.30x = 547,082,266,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,082,266,406.54/652,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,597.95

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