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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,407.20, 978,610.80 and 541,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,407.20, 978,610.80 and 541,815.20 is: 812,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,407.20 : 978,610.80 = 541,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,407.20/978,610.80 = 541,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,407.20x = 978,610.80 × 541,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,407.20x = 530,226,206,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,226,206,324.16/652,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,722.80

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