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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,845.40, 976,601.70 and 402,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,845.40, 976,601.70 and 402,235.80 is: 602,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,845.40 : 976,601.70 = 402,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,845.40/976,601.70 = 402,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,845.40x = 976,601.70 × 402,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,845.40x = 392,824,166,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,824,166,080.86/651,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,633.95

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