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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,949.40, 976,278.30 and 427,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,949.40, 976,278.30 and 427,875.40 is: 641,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,949.40 : 976,278.30 = 427,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,949.40/976,278.30 = 427,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,949.40x = 976,278.30 × 427,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,949.40x = 417,725,468,123.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,725,468,123.82/650,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,717.26

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