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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,750.30, 977,625.45 and 277,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,750.30, 977,625.45 and 277,724.70 is: 416,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,750.30 : 977,625.45 = 277,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,750.30/977,625.45 = 277,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,750.30x = 977,625.45 × 277,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,750.30x = 271,510,734,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,510,734,813.62/651,750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,587.05

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