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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,736.80, 977,605.20 and 440,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,736.80, 977,605.20 and 440,229.60 is: 660,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,736.80 : 977,605.20 = 440,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,736.80/977,605.20 = 440,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,736.80x = 977,605.20 × 440,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,736.80x = 430,370,746,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,370,746,153.92/651,736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,344.40

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