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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,839.80, 977,759.70 and 371,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,839.80, 977,759.70 and 371,903.80 is: 557,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,839.80 : 977,759.70 = 371,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,839.80/977,759.70 = 371,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,839.80x = 977,759.70 × 371,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,839.80x = 363,632,547,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,632,547,916.86/651,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,855.70

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