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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,768.40, 976,152.60 and 422,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,768.40, 976,152.60 and 422,445.60 is: 633,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,768.40 : 976,152.60 = 422,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,768.40/976,152.60 = 422,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,768.40x = 976,152.60 × 422,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,768.40x = 412,371,370,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,371,370,798.56/650,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,668.40

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