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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,382.70, 978,574.05 and 597,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,382.70, 978,574.05 and 597,270.30 is: 895,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,382.70 : 978,574.05 = 597,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,382.70/978,574.05 = 597,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,382.70x = 978,574.05 × 597,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,382.70x = 584,473,216,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,473,216,415.72/652,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,905.45

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