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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,405.80, 977,108.70 and 491,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,405.80, 977,108.70 and 491,738.60 is: 737,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,405.80 : 977,108.70 = 491,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,405.80/977,108.70 = 491,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,405.80x = 977,108.70 × 491,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,405.80x = 480,482,064,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,482,064,185.82/651,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,607.90

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