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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,627.20, 977,440.80 and 402,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,627.20, 977,440.80 and 402,795.20 is: 604,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,627.20 : 977,440.80 = 402,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,627.20/977,440.80 = 402,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,627.20x = 977,440.80 × 402,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,627.20x = 393,708,462,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,708,462,524.16/651,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,192.80

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