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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,767.28, 977,920.99 and 351,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,767.28, 977,920.99 and 351,895.36 is: 527,988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,767.28 : 977,920.99 = 351,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,767.28/977,920.99 = 351,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,767.28x = 977,920.99 × 351,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,767.28x = 344,125,855,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,125,855,503.07/651,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,988.85

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