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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,631.80, 977,447.70 and 452,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,631.80, 977,447.70 and 452,566.20 is: 678,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,631.80 : 977,447.70 = 452,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,631.80/977,447.70 = 452,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,631.80x = 977,447.70 × 452,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,631.80x = 442,359,791,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,359,791,287.74/651,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,849.30

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