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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,225.78, 978,270.11 and 533,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,225.78, 978,270.11 and 533,489.74 is: 803,876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,225.78 : 978,270.11 = 533,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,225.78/978,270.11 = 533,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,225.78x = 978,270.11 × 533,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,225.78x = 521,897,061,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,897,061,520.55/649,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,876.06

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