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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,397.20, 978,595.80 and 541,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,397.20, 978,595.80 and 541,805.20 is: 812,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,397.20 : 978,595.80 = 541,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,397.20/978,595.80 = 541,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,397.20x = 978,595.80 × 541,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,397.20x = 530,208,293,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,208,293,138.16/652,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,707.80

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