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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,422.60, 977,133.90 and 438,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,422.60, 977,133.90 and 438,846.20 is: 658,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,422.60 : 977,133.90 = 438,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,422.60/977,133.90 = 438,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,422.60x = 977,133.90 × 438,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,422.60x = 428,811,498,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,811,498,906.18/651,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,269.30

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