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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,277.20, 972,166.20 and 509,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,277.20, 972,166.20 and 509,309.20 is: 762,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,277.20 : 972,166.20 = 509,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,277.20/972,166.20 = 509,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,277.20x = 972,166.20 × 509,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,277.20x = 495,133,189,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,133,189,589.04/649,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,591.37

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