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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,345.40, 976,872.30 and 428,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,345.40, 976,872.30 and 428,271.40 is: 642,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,345.40 : 976,872.30 = 428,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,345.40/976,872.30 = 428,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,345.40x = 976,872.30 × 428,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,345.40x = 418,366,467,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,366,467,542.22/651,345.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,311.23

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