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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,486.40, 977,229.60 and 651,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,486.40, 977,229.60 and 651,486.40 is: 977,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,486.40 : 977,229.60 = 651,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,486.40/977,229.60 = 651,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,486.40x = 977,229.60 × 651,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,486.40x = 636,651,794,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,651,794,077.44/651,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,229.60

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