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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,962.20, 978,353.70 and 277,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,962.20, 978,353.70 and 277,979.80 is: 417,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,962.20 : 978,353.70 = 277,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,962.20/978,353.70 = 277,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,962.20x = 978,353.70 × 277,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,962.20x = 271,962,565,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,962,565,855.26/651,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,144.68

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