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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,140.16, 974,859.58 and 294,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,140.16, 974,859.58 and 294,960.40 is: 442,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,140.16 : 974,859.58 = 294,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,140.16/974,859.58 = 294,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,140.16x = 974,859.58 × 294,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,140.16x = 287,544,971,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,544,971,660.63/650,140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,281.51

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