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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,262.54, 974,131.83 and 479,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,262.54, 974,131.83 and 479,173.80 is: 717,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,262.54 : 974,131.83 = 479,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,262.54/974,131.83 = 479,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,262.54x = 974,131.83 × 479,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,262.54x = 466,778,450,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,778,450,682.05/650,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,830.76

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