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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,692.20, 977,538.30 and 385,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,692.20, 977,538.30 and 385,315.60 is: 577,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,692.20 : 977,538.30 = 385,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,692.20/977,538.30 = 385,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,692.20x = 977,538.30 × 385,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,692.20x = 376,660,756,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,660,756,587.48/651,692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,973.40

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