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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,685.02, 976,195.80 and 381,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,685.02, 976,195.80 and 381,040.88 is: 571,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,685.02 : 976,195.80 = 381,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,685.02/976,195.80 = 381,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,685.02x = 976,195.80 × 381,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,685.02x = 371,970,501,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,970,501,803.33/650,685.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,659.86

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