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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,961.20, 978,352.20 and 277,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,961.20, 978,352.20 and 277,978.80 is: 417,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,961.20 : 978,352.20 = 277,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,961.20/978,352.20 = 277,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,961.20x = 978,352.20 × 277,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,961.20x = 271,961,170,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,961,170,533.36/651,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,143.18

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