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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,232.60, 975,348.90 and 579,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,232.60, 975,348.90 and 579,730.20 is: 869,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,232.60 : 975,348.90 = 579,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,232.60/975,348.90 = 579,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,232.60x = 975,348.90 × 579,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,232.60x = 565,439,212,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,439,212,866.78/650,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,595.30

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