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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,503.51, 978,438.82 and 382,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,503.51, 978,438.82 and 382,719.80 is: 573,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,503.51 : 978,438.82 = 382,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,503.51/978,438.82 = 382,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,503.51x = 978,438.82 × 382,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,503.51x = 374,467,909,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,467,909,502.64/652,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,894.09

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