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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,805.80, 977,708.70 and 440,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,805.80, 977,708.70 and 440,298.60 is: 660,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,805.80 : 977,708.70 = 440,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,805.80/977,708.70 = 440,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,805.80x = 977,708.70 × 440,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,805.80x = 430,483,771,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,483,771,817.82/651,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,447.90

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