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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,566.40, 977,349.60 and 494,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,566.40, 977,349.60 and 494,102.40 is: 741,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,566.40 : 977,349.60 = 494,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,566.40/977,349.60 = 494,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,566.40x = 977,349.60 × 494,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,566.40x = 482,910,782,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,910,782,999.04/651,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,153.60

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