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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,343.97, 974,253.50 and 479,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,343.97, 974,253.50 and 479,255.14 is: 717,952.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,343.97 : 974,253.50 = 479,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,343.97/974,253.50 = 479,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,343.97x = 974,253.50 × 479,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,343.97x = 466,915,990,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,915,990,270.45/650,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,952.37

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