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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,995.10, 977,992.65 and 412,846.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,995.10, 977,992.65 and 412,846.65 is: 619,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,995.10 : 977,992.65 = 412,846.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,995.10/977,992.65 = 412,846.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,995.10x = 977,992.65 × 412,846.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,995.10x = 403,760,989,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,760,989,277.12/651,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,269.98

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