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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,187.80, 975,281.70 and 335,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,187.80, 975,281.70 and 335,259.80 is: 502,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,187.80 : 975,281.70 = 335,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,187.80/975,281.70 = 335,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,187.80x = 975,281.70 × 335,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,187.80x = 326,972,747,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,972,747,685.66/650,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,889.70

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