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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,805.60, 977,708.40 and 427,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,805.60, 977,708.40 and 427,856.80 is: 641,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,805.60 : 977,708.40 = 427,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,805.60/977,708.40 = 427,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,805.60x = 977,708.40 × 427,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,805.60x = 418,319,187,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,319,187,357.12/651,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,785.20

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