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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,140.80, 976,711.20 and 371,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,140.80, 976,711.20 and 371,204.80 is: 556,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,140.80 : 976,711.20 = 371,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,140.80/976,711.20 = 371,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,140.80x = 976,711.20 × 371,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,140.80x = 362,559,885,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,559,885,653.76/651,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,807.20

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