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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,426.60, 977,139.90 and 427,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,426.60, 977,139.90 and 427,477.80 is: 641,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,426.60 : 977,139.90 = 427,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,426.60/977,139.90 = 427,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,426.60x = 977,139.90 × 427,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,426.60x = 417,705,614,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,705,614,744.22/651,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,216.70

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