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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,443.40, 977,165.10 and 493,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,443.40, 977,165.10 and 493,979.40 is: 740,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,443.40 : 977,165.10 = 493,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,443.40/977,165.10 = 493,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,443.40x = 977,165.10 × 493,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,443.40x = 482,699,429,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,699,429,798.94/651,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,969.10

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