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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,266.29, 974,137.46 and 479,177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,266.29, 974,137.46 and 479,177.55 is: 717,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,266.29 : 974,137.46 = 479,177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,266.29/974,137.46 = 479,177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,266.29x = 974,137.46 × 479,177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,266.29x = 466,784,799,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,784,799,050.14/650,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,836.38

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