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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,877.20, 977,815.80 and 430,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,877.20, 977,815.80 and 430,261.20 is: 645,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,877.20 : 977,815.80 = 430,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,877.20/977,815.80 = 430,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,877.20x = 977,815.80 × 430,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,877.20x = 420,716,199,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,716,199,486.96/651,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,391.80

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