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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,929.40, 976,727.70 and 402,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,929.40, 976,727.70 and 402,319.80 is: 602,759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,929.40 : 976,727.70 = 402,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,929.40/976,727.70 = 402,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,929.40x = 976,727.70 × 402,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,929.40x = 392,956,892,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,956,892,918.46/651,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,759.89

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