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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,538.72, 975,898.80 and 295,642.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,538.72, 975,898.80 and 295,642.08 is: 443,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,538.72 : 975,898.80 = 295,642.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,538.72/975,898.80 = 295,642.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,538.72x = 975,898.80 × 295,642.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,538.72x = 288,516,751,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,516,751,101.50/650,538.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,504.35

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