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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,400.70, 978,601.05 and 541,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,400.70, 978,601.05 and 541,808.70 is: 812,713.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,400.70 : 978,601.05 = 541,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,400.70/978,601.05 = 541,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,400.70x = 978,601.05 × 541,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,400.70x = 530,214,562,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,214,562,719.14/652,400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,713.05

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