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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,862.80, 977,794.20 and 371,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,862.80, 977,794.20 and 371,926.80 is: 557,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,862.80 : 977,794.20 = 371,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,862.80/977,794.20 = 371,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,862.80x = 977,794.20 × 371,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,862.80x = 363,667,867,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,667,867,864.56/651,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,890.20

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