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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,024.28, 977,036.46 and 291,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,024.28, 977,036.46 and 291,306.52 is: 437,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,024.28 : 977,036.46 = 291,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,024.28/977,036.46 = 291,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,024.28x = 977,036.46 × 291,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,024.28x = 284,617,091,075.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,617,091,075.72/651,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,183.53

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