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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,333.20, 973,999.80 and 383,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,333.20, 973,999.80 and 383,221.20 is: 574,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,333.20 : 973,999.80 = 383,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,333.20/973,999.80 = 383,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,333.20x = 973,999.80 × 383,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,333.20x = 373,257,372,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,257,372,155.76/649,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,831.80

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