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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,233.60, 975,350.40 and 579,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,233.60, 975,350.40 and 579,731.20 is: 869,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,233.60 : 975,350.40 = 579,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,233.60/975,350.40 = 579,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,233.60x = 975,350.40 × 579,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,233.60x = 565,441,057,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,441,057,812.48/650,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,596.80

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