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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,023.28, 977,034.96 and 291,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,023.28, 977,034.96 and 291,305.52 is: 437,182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,023.28 : 977,034.96 = 291,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,023.28/977,034.96 = 291,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,023.28x = 977,034.96 × 291,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,023.28x = 284,615,677,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,615,677,080.98/651,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,182.03

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