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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,453.60, 977,180.40 and 438,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,453.60, 977,180.40 and 438,877.20 is: 658,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,453.60 : 977,180.40 = 438,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,453.60/977,180.40 = 438,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,453.60x = 977,180.40 × 438,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,453.60x = 428,862,197,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,862,197,846.88/651,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,315.80

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