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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,263.54, 974,133.33 and 479,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,263.54, 974,133.33 and 479,174.80 is: 717,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,263.54 : 974,133.33 = 479,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,263.54/974,133.33 = 479,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,263.54x = 974,133.33 × 479,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,263.54x = 466,780,143,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,780,143,576.08/650,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,832.26

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