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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,642.40, 978,963.60 and 386,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,642.40, 978,963.60 and 386,265.80 is: 579,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,642.40 : 978,963.60 = 386,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,642.40/978,963.60 = 386,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,642.40x = 978,963.60 × 386,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,642.40x = 378,140,158,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,140,158,124.88/652,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,398.70

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