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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,352.25, 975,864.74 and 471,908.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,352.25, 975,864.74 and 471,908.87 is: 708,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,352.25 : 975,864.74 = 471,908.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,352.25/975,864.74 = 471,908.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,352.25x = 975,864.74 × 471,908.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,352.25x = 460,519,226,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,519,226,391.24/650,352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,107.38

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