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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,798.70, 977,114.85 and 427,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,798.70, 977,114.85 and 427,266.70 is: 640,517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,798.70 : 977,114.85 = 427,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,798.70/977,114.85 = 427,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,798.70x = 977,114.85 × 427,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,798.70x = 417,488,637,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,488,637,480.50/651,798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,517.75

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