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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,431.74, 974,636.18 and 451,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,431.74, 974,636.18 and 451,141.50 is: 676,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,431.74 : 974,636.18 = 451,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,431.74/974,636.18 = 451,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,431.74x = 974,636.18 × 451,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,431.74x = 439,698,828,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,698,828,199.47/650,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,010.72

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