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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,430.74, 974,634.68 and 451,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,430.74, 974,634.68 and 451,140.50 is: 676,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,430.74 : 974,634.68 = 451,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,430.74/974,634.68 = 451,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,430.74x = 974,634.68 × 451,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,430.74x = 439,697,176,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,697,176,852.54/650,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,009.22

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