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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,644.70, 978,967.05 and 403,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,644.70, 978,967.05 and 403,812.70 is: 605,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,644.70 : 978,967.05 = 403,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,644.70/978,967.05 = 403,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,644.70x = 978,967.05 × 403,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,644.70x = 395,319,327,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,319,327,671.54/652,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,719.05

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