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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,622.40, 977,433.60 and 494,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,622.40, 977,433.60 and 494,158.40 is: 741,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,622.40 : 977,433.60 = 494,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,622.40/977,433.60 = 494,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,622.40x = 977,433.60 × 494,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,622.40x = 483,007,023,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,007,023,882.24/651,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,237.60

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