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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,442.79, 974,952.46 and 334,918.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,442.79, 974,952.46 and 334,918.63 is: 502,011.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,442.79 : 974,952.46 = 334,918.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,442.79/974,952.46 = 334,918.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,442.79x = 974,952.46 × 334,918.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,442.79x = 326,529,742,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,529,742,218.33/650,442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,011.47

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