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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,229.80, 976,844.70 and 399,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,229.80, 976,844.70 and 399,287.40 is: 598,931.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,229.80 : 976,844.70 = 399,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,229.80/976,844.70 = 399,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,229.80x = 976,844.70 × 399,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,229.80x = 390,041,780,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,041,780,466.78/651,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,931.10

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