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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,954.40, 978,265.20 and 533,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,954.40, 978,265.20 and 533,981.60 is: 800,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,954.40 : 978,265.20 = 533,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,954.40/978,265.20 = 533,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,954.40x = 978,265.20 × 533,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,954.40x = 522,375,616,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,375,616,720.32/652,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,018.53

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