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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,235.20, 974,575.20 and 334,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,235.20, 974,575.20 and 334,529.60 is: 501,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,235.20 : 974,575.20 = 334,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,235.20/974,575.20 = 334,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,235.20x = 974,575.20 × 334,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,235.20x = 326,024,251,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,024,251,825.92/650,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,394.34

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