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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,868.89, 974,212.84 and 294,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,868.89, 974,212.84 and 294,689.15 is: 441,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,868.89 : 974,212.84 = 294,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,868.89/974,212.84 = 294,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,868.89x = 974,212.84 × 294,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,868.89x = 287,089,953,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,089,953,738.69/649,868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,765.96

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