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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,171.40, 975,257.10 and 492,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,171.40, 975,257.10 and 492,707.40 is: 739,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,171.40 : 975,257.10 = 492,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,171.40/975,257.10 = 492,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,171.40x = 975,257.10 × 492,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,171.40x = 480,516,390,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,516,390,072.54/650,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,061.10

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