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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,269.44, 974,718 and 350,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,269.44, 974,718 and 350,668.44 is: 525,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,269.44 : 974,718 = 350,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,269.44/974,718 = 350,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,269.44x = 974,718 × 350,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,269.44x = 341,802,840,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,802,840,499.92/650,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,632.64

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