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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,228.80, 974,176.80 and 556,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,228.80, 974,176.80 and 556,916.80 is: 834,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,228.80 : 974,176.80 = 556,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,228.80/974,176.80 = 556,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,228.80x = 974,176.80 × 556,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,228.80x = 542,535,426,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,535,426,090.24/650,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,376.19

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