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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,261.40, 974,009.70 and 426,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,261.40, 974,009.70 and 426,312.60 is: 638,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,261.40 : 974,009.70 = 426,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,261.40/974,009.70 = 426,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,261.40x = 974,009.70 × 426,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,261.40x = 415,232,607,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,232,607,632.22/650,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,562.60

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