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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,441.40, 977,162.10 and 493,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,441.40, 977,162.10 and 493,977.40 is: 740,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,441.40 : 977,162.10 = 493,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,441.40/977,162.10 = 493,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,441.40x = 977,162.10 × 493,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,441.40x = 482,695,993,536.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,695,993,536.54/651,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,966.10

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