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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,693.60, 977,540.40 and 399,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,693.60, 977,540.40 and 399,751.20 is: 599,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,693.60 : 977,540.40 = 399,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,693.60/977,540.40 = 399,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,693.60x = 977,540.40 × 399,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,693.60x = 390,772,947,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,772,947,948.48/651,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,626.80

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