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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,673.20, 977,509.80 and 427,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,673.20, 977,509.80 and 427,724.40 is: 641,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,673.20 : 977,509.80 = 427,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,673.20/977,509.80 = 427,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,673.20x = 977,509.80 × 427,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,673.20x = 418,104,792,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,104,792,699.12/651,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,586.60

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