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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,491.40, 977,237.10 and 651,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,491.40, 977,237.10 and 651,491.40 is: 977,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,491.40 : 977,237.10 = 651,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,491.40/977,237.10 = 651,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,491.40x = 977,237.10 × 651,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,491.40x = 636,661,566,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,661,566,410.94/651,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,237.10

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