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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,672.20, 977,508.30 and 427,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,672.20, 977,508.30 and 427,723.40 is: 641,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,672.20 : 977,508.30 = 427,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,672.20/977,508.30 = 427,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,672.20x = 977,508.30 × 427,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,672.20x = 418,103,173,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,103,173,604.22/651,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,585.10

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