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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,804.70, 977,707.05 and 402,972.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,804.70, 977,707.05 and 402,972.70 is: 604,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,804.70 : 977,707.05 = 402,972.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,804.70/977,707.05 = 402,972.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,804.70x = 977,707.05 × 402,972.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,804.70x = 393,989,249,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,989,249,747.54/651,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,459.05

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