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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,005.70, 978,196.35 and 440,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,005.70, 978,196.35 and 440,429.30 is: 659,758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,005.70 : 978,196.35 = 440,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,005.70/978,196.35 = 440,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,005.70x = 978,196.35 × 440,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,005.70x = 430,826,333,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,826,333,693.06/653,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,758.92

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