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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,281.20, 973,921.80 and 599,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,281.20, 973,921.80 and 599,514.80 is: 899,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,281.20 : 973,921.80 = 599,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,281.20/973,921.80 = 599,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,281.20x = 973,921.80 × 599,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,281.20x = 583,880,533,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,880,533,142.64/649,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,272.20

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