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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,837.30, 977,427.90 and 385,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,837.30, 977,427.90 and 385,679.40 is: 578,325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,837.30 : 977,427.90 = 385,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,837.30/977,427.90 = 385,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,837.30x = 977,427.90 × 385,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,837.30x = 376,973,806,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,973,806,015.26/651,837.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,325.00

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