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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,642.80, 977,464.20 and 440,135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,642.80, 977,464.20 and 440,135.60 is: 660,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,642.80 : 977,464.20 = 440,135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,642.80/977,464.20 = 440,135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,642.80x = 977,464.20 × 440,135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,642.80x = 430,216,792,145.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,216,792,145.52/651,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,203.40

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