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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,385.70, 978,578.55 and 597,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,385.70, 978,578.55 and 597,273.30 is: 895,909.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,385.70 : 978,578.55 = 597,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,385.70/978,578.55 = 597,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,385.70x = 978,578.55 × 597,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,385.70x = 584,478,839,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,478,839,867.72/652,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,909.95

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