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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,233.14, 978,281.20 and 533,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,233.14, 978,281.20 and 533,497.10 is: 803,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,233.14 : 978,281.20 = 533,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,233.14/978,281.20 = 533,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,233.14x = 978,281.20 × 533,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,233.14x = 521,910,183,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,910,183,184.52/649,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,887.16

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