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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,406.40, 977,109.60 and 277,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,406.40, 977,109.60 and 277,467.20 is: 416,200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,406.40 : 977,109.60 = 277,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,406.40/977,109.60 = 277,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,406.40x = 977,109.60 × 277,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,406.40x = 271,115,864,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,115,864,805.12/651,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,200.80

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