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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,013.20, 975,936.60 and 426,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,013.20, 975,936.60 and 426,481.20 is: 639,339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,013.20 : 975,936.60 = 426,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,013.20/975,936.60 = 426,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,013.20x = 975,936.60 × 426,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,013.20x = 416,218,612,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,218,612,291.92/651,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,339.74

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