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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,671.20, 977,506.80 and 402,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,671.20, 977,506.80 and 402,839.20 is: 604,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,671.20 : 977,506.80 = 402,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,671.20/977,506.80 = 402,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,671.20x = 977,506.80 × 402,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,671.20x = 393,778,057,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,778,057,306.56/651,671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,258.80

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