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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,870.60, 977,437.10 and 401,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,870.60, 977,437.10 and 401,862.60 is: 601,643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,870.60 : 977,437.10 = 401,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,870.60/977,437.10 = 401,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,870.60x = 977,437.10 × 401,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,870.60x = 392,795,414,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,795,414,342.46/652,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,643.59

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