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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,220.20, 972,080.70 and 509,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,220.20, 972,080.70 and 509,252.20 is: 762,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,220.20 : 972,080.70 = 509,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,220.20/972,080.70 = 509,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,220.20x = 972,080.70 × 509,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,220.20x = 495,034,235,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,034,235,052.54/649,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,505.90

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