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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,411.40, 977,117.10 and 277,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,411.40, 977,117.10 and 277,472.20 is: 416,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,411.40 : 977,117.10 = 277,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,411.40/977,117.10 = 277,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,411.40x = 977,117.10 × 277,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,411.40x = 271,122,831,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,122,831,394.62/651,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,208.30

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