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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,403.20, 976,521.60 and 426,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,403.20, 976,521.60 and 426,871.20 is: 639,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,403.20 : 976,521.60 = 426,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,403.20/976,521.60 = 426,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,403.20x = 976,521.60 × 426,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,403.20x = 416,848,947,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,848,947,217.92/651,403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,924.62

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