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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,042.80, 973,897.80 and 556,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,042.80, 973,897.80 and 556,730.80 is: 834,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,042.80 : 973,897.80 = 556,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,042.80/973,897.80 = 556,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,042.80x = 973,897.80 × 556,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,042.80x = 542,198,901,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,198,901,312.24/650,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,097.23

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