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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,618.74, 977,590.88 and 459,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,618.74, 977,590.88 and 459,867.44 is: 689,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,618.74 : 977,590.88 = 459,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,618.74/977,590.88 = 459,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,618.74x = 977,590.88 × 459,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,618.74x = 449,562,215,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,562,215,352.95/651,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,916.03

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