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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,504.70, 977,257.05 and 629,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,504.70, 977,257.05 and 629,731.90 is: 944,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,504.70 : 977,257.05 = 629,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,504.70/977,257.05 = 629,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,504.70x = 977,257.05 × 629,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,504.70x = 615,409,938,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,409,938,884.90/651,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,597.85

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