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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,038.70, 975,974.85 and 426,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,038.70, 975,974.85 and 426,506.70 is: 639,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,038.70 : 975,974.85 = 426,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,038.70/975,974.85 = 426,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,038.70x = 975,974.85 × 426,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,038.70x = 416,259,812,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,259,812,556.50/651,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,377.99

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