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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,030.80, 976,546.20 and 399,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,030.80, 976,546.20 and 399,088.40 is: 598,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,030.80 : 976,546.20 = 399,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,030.80/976,546.20 = 399,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,030.80x = 976,546.20 × 399,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,030.80x = 389,728,260,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,728,260,484.08/651,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,632.60

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