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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,656.80, 977,485.20 and 371,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,656.80, 977,485.20 and 371,720.80 is: 557,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,656.80 : 977,485.20 = 371,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,656.80/977,485.20 = 371,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,656.80x = 977,485.20 × 371,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,656.80x = 363,351,580,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,351,580,532.16/651,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,581.20

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