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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,615.70, 974,423.55 and 450,161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,615.70, 974,423.55 and 450,161.30 is: 675,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,615.70 : 974,423.55 = 450,161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,615.70/974,423.55 = 450,161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,615.70x = 974,423.55 × 450,161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,615.70x = 438,647,772,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,647,772,018.62/649,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,241.95

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