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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,301.84, 974,190.24 and 479,212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,301.84, 974,190.24 and 479,212.74 is: 717,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,301.84 : 974,190.24 = 479,212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,301.84/974,190.24 = 479,212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,301.84x = 974,190.24 × 479,212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,301.84x = 466,844,374,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,844,374,191.66/650,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,888.75

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