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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,253.20, 977,171.40 and 296,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,253.20, 977,171.40 and 296,084.40 is: 444,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,253.20 : 977,171.40 = 296,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,253.20/977,171.40 = 296,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,253.20x = 977,171.40 × 296,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,253.20x = 289,325,207,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,325,207,666.16/651,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,259.17

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