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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,342.60, 977,013.90 and 438,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,342.60, 977,013.90 and 438,766.20 is: 658,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,342.60 : 977,013.90 = 438,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,342.60/977,013.90 = 438,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,342.60x = 977,013.90 × 438,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,342.60x = 428,680,676,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,680,676,250.18/651,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,149.30

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