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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,966.30, 977,621.40 and 385,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,966.30, 977,621.40 and 385,808.40 is: 578,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,966.30 : 977,621.40 = 385,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,966.30/977,621.40 = 385,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,966.30x = 977,621.40 × 385,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,966.30x = 377,174,548,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,174,548,139.76/651,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,518.47

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