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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,473.80, 977,178.30 and 335,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,473.80, 977,178.30 and 335,962.60 is: 503,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,473.80 : 977,178.30 = 335,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,473.80/977,178.30 = 335,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,473.80x = 977,178.30 × 335,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,473.80x = 328,295,362,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,295,362,331.58/651,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,927.19

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