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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,486.40, 975,729.60 and 493,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,486.40, 975,729.60 and 493,022.40 is: 739,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,486.40 : 975,729.60 = 493,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,486.40/975,729.60 = 493,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,486.40x = 975,729.60 × 493,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,486.40x = 481,056,549,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,056,549,143.04/650,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,533.60

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