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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,788.20, 977,682.30 and 385,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,788.20, 977,682.30 and 385,411.60 is: 578,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,788.20 : 977,682.30 = 385,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,788.20/977,682.30 = 385,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,788.20x = 977,682.30 × 385,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,788.20x = 376,810,099,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,810,099,534.68/651,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,117.40

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