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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,502.32, 978,437.04 and 382,718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,502.32, 978,437.04 and 382,718.61 is: 573,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,502.32 : 978,437.04 = 382,718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,502.32/978,437.04 = 382,718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,502.32x = 978,437.04 × 382,718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,502.32x = 374,466,068,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,466,068,467.16/652,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,892.32

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