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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,643.70, 978,965.55 and 403,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,643.70, 978,965.55 and 403,811.70 is: 605,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,643.70 : 978,965.55 = 403,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,643.70/978,965.55 = 403,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,643.70x = 978,965.55 × 403,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,643.70x = 395,317,742,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,317,742,986.94/652,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,717.55

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