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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,313.40, 975,470.10 and 492,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,313.40, 975,470.10 and 492,849.40 is: 739,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,313.40 : 975,470.10 = 492,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,313.40/975,470.10 = 492,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,313.40x = 975,470.10 × 492,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,313.40x = 480,759,853,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,759,853,502.94/650,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,274.10

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