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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,643.20, 977,464.80 and 332,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,643.20, 977,464.80 and 332,778.60 is: 499,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,643.20 : 977,464.80 = 332,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,643.20/977,464.80 = 332,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,643.20x = 977,464.80 × 332,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,643.20x = 325,279,367,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,279,367,693.28/651,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,167.90

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