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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,805.70, 977,708.55 and 402,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,805.70, 977,708.55 and 402,973.70 is: 604,460.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,805.70 : 977,708.55 = 402,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,805.70/977,708.55 = 402,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,805.70x = 977,708.55 × 402,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,805.70x = 393,990,831,915.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,990,831,915.14/651,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,460.55

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