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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,396.80, 977,095.20 and 491,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,396.80, 977,095.20 and 491,729.60 is: 737,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,396.80 : 977,095.20 = 491,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,396.80/977,095.20 = 491,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,396.80x = 977,095.20 × 491,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,396.80x = 480,466,631,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,466,631,857.92/651,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,594.40

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