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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,268.80, 976,903.20 and 385,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,268.80, 976,903.20 and 385,329.60 is: 577,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,268.80 : 976,903.20 = 385,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,268.80/976,903.20 = 385,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,268.80x = 976,903.20 × 385,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,268.80x = 376,429,719,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,429,719,294.72/651,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,994.40

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