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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,651.80, 977,477.70 and 588,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,651.80, 977,477.70 and 588,666.20 is: 882,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,651.80 : 977,477.70 = 588,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,651.80/977,477.70 = 588,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,651.80x = 977,477.70 × 588,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,651.80x = 575,408,083,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,408,083,243.74/651,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,999.30

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