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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,443.60, 977,165.40 and 427,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,443.60, 977,165.40 and 427,494.80 is: 641,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,443.60 : 977,165.40 = 427,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,443.60/977,165.40 = 427,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,443.60x = 977,165.40 × 427,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,443.60x = 417,733,127,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,733,127,239.92/651,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,242.20

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