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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,807.22, 972,479.82 and 496,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,807.22, 972,479.82 and 496,076.97 is: 741,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,807.22 : 972,479.82 = 496,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,807.22/972,479.82 = 496,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,807.22x = 972,479.82 × 496,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,807.22x = 482,424,842,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,424,842,491.75/650,807.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,271.50

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