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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,531.80, 977,265.30 and 336,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,531.80, 977,265.30 and 336,020.60 is: 504,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,531.80 : 977,265.30 = 336,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,531.80/977,265.30 = 336,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,531.80x = 977,265.30 × 336,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,531.80x = 328,381,272,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,381,272,465.18/651,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,014.19

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