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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,540.12, 977,323.14 and 428,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,540.12, 977,323.14 and 428,324.28 is: 642,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,540.12 : 977,323.14 = 428,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,540.12/977,323.14 = 428,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,540.12x = 977,323.14 × 428,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,540.12x = 418,611,230,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,611,230,267.84/651,540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,494.94

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