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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,488.70, 974,233.05 and 436,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,488.70, 974,233.05 and 436,912.30 is: 655,368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,488.70 : 974,233.05 = 436,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,488.70/974,233.05 = 436,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,488.70x = 974,233.05 × 436,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,488.70x = 425,654,402,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,654,402,611.52/649,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,368.45

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