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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,443.38, 975,659.58 and 508,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,443.38, 975,659.58 and 508,408.14 is: 762,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,443.38 : 975,659.58 = 508,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,443.38/975,659.58 = 508,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,443.38x = 975,659.58 × 508,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,443.38x = 496,033,272,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,033,272,340.98/650,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,607.92

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