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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,601.30, 978,901.95 and 608,314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,601.30, 978,901.95 and 608,314.55 is: 912,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,601.30 : 978,901.95 = 608,314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,601.30/978,901.95 = 608,314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,601.30x = 978,901.95 × 608,314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,601.30x = 595,480,299,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,480,299,208.37/652,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,471.83

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