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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,694.80, 977,542.20 and 440,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,694.80, 977,542.20 and 440,187.60 is: 660,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,694.80 : 977,542.20 = 440,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,694.80/977,542.20 = 440,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,694.80x = 977,542.20 × 440,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,694.80x = 430,301,954,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,301,954,916.72/651,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,281.40

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