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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,948.40, 976,276.80 and 427,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,948.40, 976,276.80 and 427,874.40 is: 641,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,948.40 : 976,276.80 = 427,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,948.40/976,276.80 = 427,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,948.40x = 976,276.80 × 427,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,948.40x = 417,723,850,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,723,850,033.92/650,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,715.76

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