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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,806.10, 977,709.15 and 427,857.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,806.10, 977,709.15 and 427,857.30 is: 641,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,806.10 : 977,709.15 = 427,857.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,806.10/977,709.15 = 427,857.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,806.10x = 977,709.15 × 427,857.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,806.10x = 418,319,997,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,319,997,104.30/651,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,785.95

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