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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,633.79, 978,833.90 and 415,271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,633.79, 978,833.90 and 415,271.39 is: 622,832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,633.79 : 978,833.90 = 415,271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,633.79/978,833.90 = 415,271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,633.79x = 978,833.90 × 415,271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,633.79x = 406,481,710,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,481,710,376.13/652,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,832.77

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