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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,172.40, 975,258.60 and 492,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,172.40, 975,258.60 and 492,708.40 is: 739,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,172.40 : 975,258.60 = 492,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,172.40/975,258.60 = 492,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,172.40x = 975,258.60 × 492,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,172.40x = 480,518,104,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,518,104,392.24/650,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,062.60

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