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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,397.44, 977,018.40 and 277,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,397.44, 977,018.40 and 277,527.36 is: 416,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,397.44 : 977,018.40 = 277,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,397.44/977,018.40 = 277,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,397.44x = 977,018.40 × 277,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,397.44x = 271,149,337,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,149,337,223.42/651,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,257.91

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