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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,617.60, 977,426.40 and 651,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,617.60, 977,426.40 and 651,617.60 is: 977,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,617.60 : 977,426.40 = 651,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,617.60/977,426.40 = 651,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,617.60x = 977,426.40 × 651,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,617.60x = 636,908,244,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,908,244,944.64/651,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,426.40

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