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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,445.60, 977,168.40 and 427,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,445.60, 977,168.40 and 427,496.80 is: 641,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,445.60 : 977,168.40 = 427,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,445.60/977,168.40 = 427,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,445.60x = 977,168.40 × 427,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,445.60x = 417,736,364,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,736,364,061.12/651,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,245.20

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