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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,373.80, 977,060.70 and 385,434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,373.80, 977,060.70 and 385,434.60 is: 578,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,373.80 : 977,060.70 = 385,434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,373.80/977,060.70 = 385,434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,373.80x = 977,060.70 × 385,434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,373.80x = 376,593,000,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,593,000,080.22/651,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,151.90

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