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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,651.40, 977,477.10 and 494,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,651.40, 977,477.10 and 494,187.40 is: 741,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,651.40 : 977,477.10 = 494,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,651.40/977,477.10 = 494,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,651.40x = 977,477.10 × 494,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,651.40x = 483,056,866,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,056,866,608.54/651,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,281.10

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