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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,639.70, 978,959.55 and 403,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,639.70, 978,959.55 and 403,807.70 is: 605,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,639.70 : 978,959.55 = 403,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,639.70/978,959.55 = 403,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,639.70x = 978,959.55 × 403,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,639.70x = 395,311,404,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,311,404,278.54/652,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,711.55

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