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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,804.60, 977,706.90 and 427,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,804.60, 977,706.90 and 427,855.80 is: 641,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,804.60 : 977,706.90 = 427,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,804.60/977,706.90 = 427,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,804.60x = 977,706.90 × 427,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,804.60x = 418,317,567,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,317,567,865.02/651,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,783.70

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