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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,016, 977,053.74 and 335,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,016, 977,053.74 and 335,563.12 is: 503,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,016 : 977,053.74 = 335,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,016/977,053.74 = 335,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,016x = 977,053.74 × 335,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,016x = 327,863,201,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,863,201,402.07/651,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,617.73

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