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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,433.40, 977,989.14 and 442,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,433.40, 977,989.14 and 442,092.60 is: 662,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,433.40 : 977,989.14 = 442,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,433.40/977,989.14 = 442,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,433.40x = 977,989.14 × 442,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,433.40x = 432,361,761,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,361,761,674.36/652,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,691.03

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