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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,017.12, 975,147.72 and 295,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,017.12, 975,147.72 and 295,056.10 is: 442,639.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,017.12 : 975,147.72 = 295,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,017.12/975,147.72 = 295,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,017.12x = 975,147.72 × 295,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,017.12x = 287,723,283,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,723,283,187.09/650,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,639.55

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