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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,071.80, 974,718.90 and 335,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,071.80, 974,718.90 and 335,143.80 is: 502,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,071.80 : 974,718.90 = 335,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,071.80/974,718.90 = 335,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,071.80x = 974,718.90 × 335,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,071.80x = 326,670,996,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,670,996,077.82/650,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,515.25

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