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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,836.10, 977,462.55 and 296,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,836.10, 977,462.55 and 296,667.30 is: 444,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,836.10 : 977,462.55 = 296,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,836.10/977,462.55 = 296,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,836.10x = 977,462.55 × 296,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,836.10x = 289,981,175,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,981,175,559.62/651,836.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,868.24

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