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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,884.80, 977,827.20 and 628,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,884.80, 977,827.20 and 628,265.20 is: 942,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,884.80 : 977,827.20 = 628,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,884.80/977,827.20 = 628,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,884.80x = 977,827.20 × 628,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,884.80x = 614,334,801,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,334,801,373.44/651,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,397.80

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