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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,989.80, 978,447.90 and 485,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,989.80, 978,447.90 and 485,028.20 is: 726,772.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,989.80 : 978,447.90 = 485,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,989.80/978,447.90 = 485,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,989.80x = 978,447.90 × 485,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,989.80x = 474,574,823,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,574,823,730.78/652,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,772.19

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