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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,492.60, 977,238.90 and 438,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,492.60, 977,238.90 and 438,916.20 is: 658,374.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,492.60 : 977,238.90 = 438,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,492.60/977,238.90 = 438,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,492.60x = 977,238.90 × 438,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,492.60x = 428,925,984,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,925,984,480.18/651,492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,374.30

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