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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,437.40, 977,156.10 and 493,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,437.40, 977,156.10 and 493,973.40 is: 740,960.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,437.40 : 977,156.10 = 493,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,437.40/977,156.10 = 493,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,437.40x = 977,156.10 × 493,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,437.40x = 482,689,121,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,689,121,047.74/651,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,960.10

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