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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,550.18, 976,942 and 399,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,550.18, 976,942 and 399,306 is: 599,644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,550.18 : 976,942 = 399,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,550.18/976,942 = 399,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,550.18x = 976,942 × 399,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,550.18x = 390,098,802,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,098,802,252/650,550.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,644.45

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