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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,997.20, 978,183.60 and 440,420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,997.20, 978,183.60 and 440,420.80 is: 659,746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,997.20 : 978,183.60 = 440,420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,997.20/978,183.60 = 440,420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,997.20x = 978,183.60 × 440,420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,997.20x = 430,812,403,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,812,403,658.88/652,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,746.17

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