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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,703.80, 977,555.70 and 452,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,703.80, 977,555.70 and 452,638.20 is: 678,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,703.80 : 977,555.70 = 452,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,703.80/977,555.70 = 452,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,703.80x = 977,555.70 × 452,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,703.80x = 442,479,052,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,479,052,447.74/651,703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,957.30

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