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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,307.70, 976,961.55 and 402,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,307.70, 976,961.55 and 402,475.70 is: 603,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,307.70 : 976,961.55 = 402,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,307.70/976,961.55 = 402,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,307.70x = 976,961.55 × 402,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,307.70x = 393,203,283,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,203,283,709.34/651,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,713.55

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