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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,298.92, 974,186.39 and 479,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,298.92, 974,186.39 and 479,210.18 is: 717,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,298.92 : 974,186.39 = 479,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,298.92/974,186.39 = 479,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,298.92x = 974,186.39 × 479,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,298.92x = 466,840,031,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,840,031,632.54/650,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,885.30

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