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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,409.40, 977,114.10 and 277,470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,409.40, 977,114.10 and 277,470.20 is: 416,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,409.40 : 977,114.10 = 277,470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,409.40/977,114.10 = 277,470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,409.40x = 977,114.10 × 277,470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,409.40x = 271,120,044,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,120,044,749.82/651,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,205.30

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