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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,738.40, 977,607.60 and 494,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,738.40, 977,607.60 and 494,274.40 is: 741,411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,738.40 : 977,607.60 = 494,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,738.40/977,607.60 = 494,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,738.40x = 977,607.60 × 494,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,738.40x = 483,206,409,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,206,409,925.44/651,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,411.60

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