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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,799.80, 977,699.70 and 452,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,799.80, 977,699.70 and 452,734.20 is: 679,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,799.80 : 977,699.70 = 452,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,799.80/977,699.70 = 452,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,799.80x = 977,699.70 × 452,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,799.80x = 442,638,091,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,638,091,519.74/651,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,101.30

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