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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,657.70, 977,486.55 and 402,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,657.70, 977,486.55 and 402,825.70 is: 604,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,657.70 : 977,486.55 = 402,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,657.70/977,486.55 = 402,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,657.70x = 977,486.55 × 402,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,657.70x = 393,756,703,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,756,703,744.34/651,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,238.55

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