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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,959.20, 977,014.80 and 384,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,959.20, 977,014.80 and 384,386.40 is: 576,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,959.20 : 977,014.80 = 384,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,959.20/977,014.80 = 384,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,959.20x = 977,014.80 × 384,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,959.20x = 375,551,201,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,551,201,718.72/650,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,919.72

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