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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,877.20, 978,391.80 and 385,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,877.20, 978,391.80 and 385,304.40 is: 578,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,877.20 : 978,391.80 = 385,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,877.20/978,391.80 = 385,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,877.20x = 978,391.80 × 385,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,877.20x = 376,978,665,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,978,665,463.92/651,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,297.06

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