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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,385.40, 975,432.30 and 427,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,385.40, 975,432.30 and 427,311.40 is: 640,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,385.40 : 975,432.30 = 427,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,385.40/975,432.30 = 427,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,385.40x = 975,432.30 × 427,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,385.40x = 416,813,341,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,813,341,718.22/650,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,871.31

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