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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,029.20, 976,543.80 and 399,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,029.20, 976,543.80 and 399,086.80 is: 598,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,029.20 : 976,543.80 = 399,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,029.20/976,543.80 = 399,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,029.20x = 976,543.80 × 399,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,029.20x = 389,725,740,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,725,740,201.84/651,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,630.20

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