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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,215.20, 976,822.80 and 438,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,215.20, 976,822.80 and 438,638.80 is: 657,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,215.20 : 976,822.80 = 438,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,215.20/976,822.80 = 438,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,215.20x = 976,822.80 × 438,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,215.20x = 428,472,380,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,472,380,804.64/651,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,958.20

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