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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,125.76, 977,022.08 and 309,955.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,125.76, 977,022.08 and 309,955.29 is: 465,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,125.76 : 977,022.08 = 309,955.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,125.76/977,022.08 = 309,955.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,125.76x = 977,022.08 × 309,955.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,125.76x = 302,833,160,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,833,160,593.03/651,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,091.66

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