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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,359.34, 975,875.38 and 471,915.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,359.34, 975,875.38 and 471,915.96 is: 708,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,359.34 : 975,875.38 = 471,915.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,359.34/975,875.38 = 471,915.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,359.34x = 975,875.38 × 471,915.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,359.34x = 460,531,168,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,531,168,061.61/650,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,118.02

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