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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,659.80, 977,489.70 and 440,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,659.80, 977,489.70 and 440,152.60 is: 660,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,659.80 : 977,489.70 = 440,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,659.80/977,489.70 = 440,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,659.80x = 977,489.70 × 440,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,659.80x = 430,244,632,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,244,632,928.22/651,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,228.90

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