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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,438.77, 975,658.17 and 428,770.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,438.77, 975,658.17 and 428,770.93 is: 643,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,438.77 : 975,658.17 = 428,770.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,438.77/975,658.17 = 428,770.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,438.77x = 975,658.17 × 428,770.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,438.77x = 418,333,860,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,333,860,913.00/650,438.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,156.40

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