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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,182.40, 973,372.80 and 463,558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,182.40, 973,372.80 and 463,558.40 is: 693,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,182.40 : 973,372.80 = 463,558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,182.40/973,372.80 = 463,558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,182.40x = 973,372.80 × 463,558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,182.40x = 451,215,137,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,215,137,771.52/650,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,982.39

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