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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,769.80, 977,654.70 and 277,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,769.80, 977,654.70 and 277,744.20 is: 416,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,769.80 : 977,654.70 = 277,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,769.80/977,654.70 = 277,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,769.80x = 977,654.70 × 277,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,769.80x = 271,537,922,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,537,922,527.74/651,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,616.30

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