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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,404.20, 977,106.30 and 402,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,404.20, 977,106.30 and 402,572.20 is: 603,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,404.20 : 977,106.30 = 402,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,404.20/977,106.30 = 402,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,404.20x = 977,106.30 × 402,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,404.20x = 393,355,832,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,355,832,824.86/651,404.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,858.30

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