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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,740.80, 977,611.20 and 277,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,740.80, 977,611.20 and 277,715.20 is: 416,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,740.80 : 977,611.20 = 277,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,740.80/977,611.20 = 277,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,740.80x = 977,611.20 × 277,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,740.80x = 271,497,489,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,497,489,930.24/651,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,572.80

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