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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,311.70, 976,967.55 and 402,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,311.70, 976,967.55 and 402,479.70 is: 603,719.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,311.70 : 976,967.55 = 402,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,311.70/976,967.55 = 402,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,311.70x = 976,967.55 × 402,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,311.70x = 393,209,606,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,209,606,433.74/651,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,719.55

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