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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,232.20, 977,139.90 and 296,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,232.20, 977,139.90 and 296,063.40 is: 444,227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,232.20 : 977,139.90 = 296,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,232.20/977,139.90 = 296,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,232.20x = 977,139.90 × 296,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,232.20x = 289,295,361,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,295,361,069.66/651,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,227.67

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