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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,317.20, 976,975.80 and 402,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,317.20, 976,975.80 and 402,485.20 is: 603,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,317.20 : 976,975.80 = 402,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,317.20/976,975.80 = 402,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,317.20x = 976,975.80 × 402,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,317.20x = 393,218,300,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,218,300,258.16/651,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,727.80

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