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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,878.80, 977,818.20 and 628,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,878.80, 977,818.20 and 628,259.20 is: 942,388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,878.80 : 977,818.20 = 628,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,878.80/977,818.20 = 628,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,878.80x = 977,818.20 × 628,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,878.80x = 614,323,280,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,323,280,077.44/651,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,388.80

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