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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,178.80, 976,768.20 and 371,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,178.80, 976,768.20 and 371,242.80 is: 556,864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,178.80 : 976,768.20 = 371,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,178.80/976,768.20 = 371,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,178.80x = 976,768.20 × 371,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,178.80x = 362,618,161,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,618,161,518.96/651,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,864.20

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