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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,974.80, 977,962.20 and 440,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,974.80, 977,962.20 and 440,467.60 is: 660,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,974.80 : 977,962.20 = 440,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,974.80/977,962.20 = 440,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,974.80x = 977,962.20 × 440,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,974.80x = 430,760,663,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,760,663,124.72/651,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,701.40

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