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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,994.20, 978,179.10 and 440,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,994.20, 978,179.10 and 440,417.80 is: 659,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,994.20 : 978,179.10 = 440,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,994.20/978,179.10 = 440,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,994.20x = 978,179.10 × 440,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,994.20x = 430,807,487,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,807,487,227.98/652,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,741.67

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