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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,043.20, 975,064.80 and 591,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,043.20, 975,064.80 and 591,982.40 is: 887,973.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,043.20 : 975,064.80 = 591,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,043.20/975,064.80 = 591,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,043.20x = 975,064.80 × 591,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,043.20x = 577,221,200,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,221,200,459.52/650,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,973.60

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