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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,186.70, 973,002.45 and 333,481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,186.70, 973,002.45 and 333,481.10 is: 499,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,186.70 : 973,002.45 = 333,481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,186.70/973,002.45 = 333,481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,186.70x = 973,002.45 × 333,481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,186.70x = 324,477,927,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,477,927,328.70/649,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,822.20

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