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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,957.20, 978,346.20 and 277,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,957.20, 978,346.20 and 277,974.80 is: 417,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,957.20 : 978,346.20 = 277,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,957.20/978,346.20 = 277,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,957.20x = 978,346.20 × 277,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,957.20x = 271,955,589,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,955,589,275.76/651,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,137.18

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