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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,510.20, 977,265.30 and 429,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,510.20, 977,265.30 and 429,894.20 is: 644,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,510.20 : 977,265.30 = 429,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,510.20/977,265.30 = 429,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,510.20x = 977,265.30 × 429,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,510.20x = 420,120,684,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,120,684,331.26/651,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,841.30

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