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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,397.80, 977,096.70 and 491,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,397.80, 977,096.70 and 491,730.60 is: 737,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,397.80 : 977,096.70 = 491,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,397.80/977,096.70 = 491,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,397.80x = 977,096.70 × 491,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,397.80x = 480,468,346,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,468,346,549.02/651,397.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,595.90

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