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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,021.12, 975,153.74 and 295,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,021.12, 975,153.74 and 295,060.12 is: 442,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,021.12 : 975,153.74 = 295,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,021.12/975,153.74 = 295,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,021.12x = 975,153.74 × 295,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,021.12x = 287,728,979,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,728,979,542.85/650,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,645.59

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