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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,979.20, 977,968.80 and 428,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,979.20, 977,968.80 and 428,030.40 is: 642,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,979.20 : 977,968.80 = 428,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,979.20/977,968.80 = 428,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,979.20x = 977,968.80 × 428,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,979.20x = 418,600,376,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,600,376,651.52/651,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,045.60

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