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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,291.40, 975,437.10 and 492,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,291.40, 975,437.10 and 492,827.40 is: 739,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,291.40 : 975,437.10 = 492,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,291.40/975,437.10 = 492,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,291.40x = 975,437.10 × 492,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,291.40x = 480,722,129,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,722,129,856.54/650,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,241.10

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